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How to deal with chronic illness

By kunzite

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There is no one way to deal with the surprise of being diagnosed with a chronic illness, but there are things one can do in order to survive/heal. Chronic illness affects us in many ways. It affects us personally, but our attitude is something ... more »

How to Monitor Yourself for Diabetes

By only1special1

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Diabetes is a disease of the pancreas, an organ behind the stomach that produces the hormone insulin. When a person has diabetes, the pancreas either cannot produce enough insulin, uses the insulin incorrectly, or both. This causes your body to ... more »

How to Stay Safe from MRSA (Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus)

By Heidi Braley

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This is a superbug strain of staph found on an estimated 1/3 of the population. It colonizes on healthy skin, and only causes problems when it enters the bloodstream through a break in the skin. Four years after discovery of Penicillin, a ... more »

How to Get Medical Treatment Without Health Insurance

By HowardBThiname

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It’s a fact, more and more Americans are going without health insurance as insurance quotes rise and the charges at the doctor’s office skyrocket. What options are available for those needing medical care that don’t have the financial means to ... more »

How to Prepare for Inpatient Surgery

By tlperl

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About four months ago, my father had a spiral CT scan that revealed a possible lung tumor. The only way to know for sure was to operate, biopsy and remove it. Of course, we were all scared and concerned, and thank God, the surgery was a success. ... more »

How to Hang Up On A Surgeon or other Doctors' Line

By Lindaperry

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This article is for humor , or is it? Okay, you say, who in their right mind would hang up on a doctor? You! That is correct. Does that doctor want to talk with you, yet when you call you are met with recordings, secretaries, assistants, and ... more »

How to Avoid an Accidental Overdose

By Camille Platt

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With the numerous celebrities dying before their time due to addiction and overdose, many people are wondering if they are at risk as well. So many prescription drugs are available now with minimal warning of the potential risks that it is ... more »

How to Deal With Depression Naturally

By yunesa

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How to minimize depression and battle with them in THREE aspects: spirit, soul/emotions and body/physical.. more »

How to Use Spanish in a Medical Emergency

By eHow Health Editor

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You never know when you'll come across an accident or other emergency situation. If the person you're dealing with is Hispanic, you can aid in her comfort by speaking in Spanish. Following are some simple phrases you can use, followed by phonetic ... more »

How to Call and Schedule a Doctor's Appointment for the Same Day

By TamekaHicks

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Ever call the doctor's office for an ailment, injury or complication of some sort only to be told by the receptionist that the next availability is four weeks away? If you're not two inches away from dying, this response can generally be blown ... more »

How to get health recovery with a brain tumor surgery in India.

By Dheeraj Bojwani MD,MBA

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Brain tumor is simply the abnormal or unrestricted growth of cells in the brain tissues. Brain tumor can prove to be fatal if not corrected within a reasonable time. Like other places India is also an appealing destination for brain tumor ... more »

How to live with sarcoidosis the disease that Bernie Mac had

By fooshenip

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What is sarcoidosis? It's a immune system disorder. The disorder is characterized by an excessive inflammatory response to contaminants in the environment, such as pollen. It scars the lungs and can inflame the eyes, lymph nodes in the chest and ... more »

How to Celebrate American Red Cross Month at Work

By eHow Health Editor

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The American Red Cross was founded by Clara Barton in 1881 to provide aid and comfort in emergencies. It now operates all over the globe. You can take steps to celebrate American Red Cross Month at your workplace during March... more »

How to Evaluate an Urgent Care Center or Walk-In Doctors' Center

By Lindaperry

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Have you been to an Urgent Care Center or to a Walk In Doctors' center in New York? Were you treated by someone that you thought was a doctor but found out later that this person was not a doctor? Read this article after the email and comment ... more »

How to Decide about DNR - Do Not Resuscitate

By Lindaperry

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Doing the right thing is doing what is right for you, as long as you are not hurting anyone else in the process. So how many times in your life have you had to do the right thing? How many times have you caved? And how many times have you ... more »

How to Evaluate Nursing Homes, Rehab & Care Centers & Hospitals

By Lindaperry

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Keep your eyes and ears open. Listen to what staff is saying. Watch how they act towards other patients. If staff is laughing at a patient (that is not your relative) , know that they probably laugh at your relatives too--when you are gone. ... more »

How to Get Free Money for Children's Medical & Dental Care

By Lindaperry

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This article will lead you to free health care resources for adults and children. Take only what is right, healthy and sane for your life and leave the rest right where it is. Check the tips and warnings section before going any further... more »

How to Get Inside Information About Intensive Care Units in New York City

By Lindaperry

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Wondering what the hospitals are like? Wondering what happens inside them? Wondering which hospital compares better than the rest of them? How do you find this information out? How do you get inside information about hospitals and nursing homes ... more »

How to Get More Than 15 minutes With Your Doctor

By TamekaHicks

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We all go to the doctor's office about a health issue. Whether it's for a specific problem or a regular physical, we want the doctor to give us some advice on our current condition. We've all felt rushed at one time or another when the doctor ... more »

By Lindaperry

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You have an auto accident and you are hurt. Your body, mind, spirit is in pain and you do not know what to do about it. Say you do not want to go to the doctor, say you have no time for that, or say you will go --after some time passes. ... more »

How to Learn More About Rehabilitation & Care Centers & Nursing Homes

By Lindaperry

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Want to learn more about these centers and nursing homes? Sure, you can ask people about them, but the best way to really learn about them is by visiting people who live there or who are there temporarily. By visiting there, and by spending ... more »

How to Obtain an Organ Transplant

By eHow Health Editor

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Organ transplant is a lengthy process. You need to make external arrangements and wait until the required organ is available. This waiting period is always critical for the patient and his family members. Proper planning and code of conduct can ... more »

How to Operate an Ambulance Stretcher

By eHow Health Editor

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An ambulance stretcher is a type of hospital gurney. It has a light tubular framework that holds a patient and the critical life support equipment required to treat that patient. Modern ambulance stretchers are so technologically advanced that ... more »

How to plan a medical trip for full body checkup in India.

By 555dheeraj

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Going through full body checkup in India is no more difficult for anyone. Its very convenient and can be done in a very less time at low cost. If you are suffering from any serious health ailment and the time of medical diagnosis in your own ... more »

How to Properly Use a Hospital "Quiet" Room

By Lindaperry

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Hospital quiet rooms are provided by the hospitals -- so that patients and families have a place to go other than just in the hallways or in the hospital rooms with hospital settings. Sometimes people use these rooms in ways that they were not ... more »

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