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- ***Seeing Eye to Eye with Your Doctor: An Excerpt from the Patient Whiz
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Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Dr. Ann HesterThrough no fault of their own most patients do not understand how to communicate effectively and efficiently with their physicians. The layperson cannot be expected to grasp complicated scientific principles it took their physicians many years to learn. Nevertheless, this gap in communication ...
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( 4 votes) - *** Shopper Beware: Read the Labels
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Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Dr. Ann HesterBy getting in the habit of reading the nutrition label on food before buying it, you can make a dramatic improvement in your health. Reading labels is far more important than comparing prices to save money. By reading labels you may save much more than dollars and cents. You may save yourself a ...
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( 1 vote) - *** The Essence of Heart Failure
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Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Dr. Ann HesterHeart failure is an extremely common condition that affects close to 5 million people in America. Each year an additional 550,000 new cases of heart failure are diagnosed. For those over 65 years of age, it has long been most common cause of hospitalization. While the name can be deceiving, ...
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( 1 vote) - *** Take Charge of Your Health While You Have the Chance
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Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Dr. Ann HesterTaking charge of your health has never been so important. While scientific advances are booming, health insurance costs are not far behind. As a matter of fact, more and more companies are being forced to drop health insurance coverage just to keep their doors open for business. Many have ...
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( 1 vote) - *** Smoking Your Life Away
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Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Dr. Ann HesterThe American Cancer Society estimates that each year, close to 435,000 people die from tobacco use. If two 747 jets crashed every day, killing everyone on board, we would be outraged! Most would opt to drive to faraway destinations (or just not go) rather than ever play Russian roulette with an ...
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( 1 vote) - *** Routine Lab Tests: The CBC
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Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Dr. Ann HesterComplete blood counts (CBCs) are frequently performed because they give important information on the status of the different blood cell components. For instance, the white blood cell count is increased with many infections and in certain other conditions as well. It can also be decreased in ...
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( 1 vote) - *** Know Your Medications
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Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Dr. Ann HesterThe pharmaceutical industry has come a tremendous way in researching and developing an endless armamentarium of medications that can do everything from easing the symptoms of the common cold to decreasing the risk of developing a potentially fatal cancer. Nevertheless, even the scientists who ...
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( 1 vote) - *** Know Your Headache
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Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Dr. Ann HesterHeadaches are one of the most common causes that people see a physician. This common symptom can be the result of something as innocuous as stress or something as immediately life-threatening as a ruptured aneurysm. Knowing how to tell your story to your physician can go a tremendous way in ...
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( 1 vote) - *** Know Your Abdominal Pain
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Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Dr. Ann HesterWhen you see your physician about abdominal pain there are certain things you should consider. Abdominal pain has many, many causes and the way your present your story and the details you give can help your physician make the diagnosis immediately, or can prolong your diagnosis and put you at ...
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( 1 vote) - *** Know Your Chest Pain
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Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Dr. Ann HesterCoronary artery disease (CAD) is the leading cause of death in America. Each year, hundreds of thousands of Americans die from heart disease. Many people have no idea they even have CAD. As a matter of fact, the first indication that many people have heart disease is when they have a massive ...
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( 1 vote) - *** Coronary Artery Disease Essentials
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Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Dr. Ann HesterCoronary artery disease (CAD) is the leading killer of men and women in America. All tissues in the body need oxygen to survive, and the heart is no exception. Coronary arteries supply the heart with its needed blood supply. In coronary artery disease, thick patches of fatty tissue, called ...
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( 1 vote) - *** Diverticulosis and it’s Complications
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Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Dr. Ann HesterDiverticulosis is a very common condition of the colon that affects millions of people as they grow older. It has been estimated that close to half of Americans 60 years of age or older have this condition. In diverticulosis, part of the colon bulges out through weak spots in the colon wall. ...
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( 1 vote) - *** Coffee Consumption Can Decrease a Woman’s Risk of Diabetes
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Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Dr. Ann HesterA recent study shows that coffee consumption can decrease a woman’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes. This important 11-year study showed that decaffeinated coffee, in particular, was associated with a lower risk of diabetes in women. Mark A. Periera, PhD, from the University of Minnesota in ...
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( 1 vote) - *** Breast Cancer Basics
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Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Dr. Ann HesterBreast cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death in women, surpassed only by lung cancer. The American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates that over 200,000 women in the United States will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in 2006. The ACS further estimates that close to 41,000 ...
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( 1 vote) - *** Cleansing Deep Within
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Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Dr. Ann HesterWe faithfully change the oil in our cars and the filters in our heaters to eliminate the impurities that build up over time which could hinder the performance of these mechanical devices. So why is it that we do not we apply the same logic to our bodies? Many cultures around the world have ...
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( 2 votes) - *** Routine Lab Tests: The Blood Chemistry Panel
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Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Dr. Ann HesterWhen you go to the doctor she may run a series of ‘routine tests.’ However, there are different tests that paint completely different pictures. For instance, a CBC (complete blood count) is used to measure the level of various blood cells, such as white blood cells and red blood cells. On the ...
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( 2 votes) - Tips to Lower Your Medical Bills
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Submitted on Oct 05, 2007 from Dr. Ann HesterWith the skyrocketing cost of medical care, everyone should know useful strategies to lower their medical bills. A few are listed below. Tip 1: Learn as much as you can about your illness. Take advantage of the many educational resources your doctor offers (such as pamphlets), search the Web ...
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