Health Nuts and Bolts

Entries for July, 2009

Self-Sustaining Home Now a Reality Through Heating

Cited: Environmental News Network
Did you ever imagine and efficient gas furnace providing energy to your home while it is heating it?  Well, the North American market today is in for a new reality from Marathon engine.  Generating electricity produces enormous amounts of heat that is typically wasted when it goes right at the chimney.  Now [...]

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Healthy Tips for the Fashion Conscious

Cited Flanders-NJ.com
In today’s society, people are extremely fashion and style conscious.  Wanting to look your best may not always be the best thing for you.  Creating unique looks is the job of clothing designers and stylists and maintained please, however they may not always be practical or comfortable clothing when they are manufactured.  You see [...]

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Europe Revises Driving Rules for ICD Patients

Cited: MedPage Today
European guidelines have changed to allow patients a shorter waiting.  Get back on the road after receiving an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD).  They only have to wait three months after the ICD placement for secondary prevention of sudden cardiac arrest according to new European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA) guidelines
This update cuts in half [...]

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Obama Open to Reducing Malpractice Suits

Cited: New York Times
Democrats and the AMA have been battling for a long time about protecting doctors from malpractice lawsuits.  According to Association officials, during a private meeting at the White House they may have found one Democrat willing to entertain the idea, President Obama.  It seems that Mr. Obama believes that reducing malpractice suits [...]

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New AMA President Ready for Tough Issues

Cited: AMNews
J. James Rohack, MD. outlined his goals for the next year during an interview.  They Texas cardiologist is just as comfortable working his 23-acre ranch as he is caring for the hearts of his patients.  He plans to use a down to earth work ethic and compassion for patients to tackle the challenges facing [...]

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Aromatherapy Makes You Feel Good Not Healthy

Cited: Bio-medicine.org
Two popular scents were utilized in one of the most comprehensive investigations done today on aromatherapy.  It failed to show any improvement in pain control, healing or immune response among people that were exposed to them.  These scents were lemon, which appeared to enhance people’s moods positively and the other lavender, which did not [...]

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The Nightmare of California Health Coverage is Coming True

Cited: LA Times

When Jean called the other day from Palm Springs, she stated that the state was cutting her aid and that she was worried. She was notified that California was cutting back again on the aid for the disabled. Of course, Jean is not her real name. She did not want her friends in [...]

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What Killed Michael Jackson?

Cited: AP/MedPage Today/Los Angeles Times/Fox News

According to the Los Angeles County coroner’s office, the initial findings from the autopsy did not identify the cause of death of Michael Jackson. Craig Harvey, chief coroner investigator, said there was no final determination until additional toxicology, neuropathology and pulmonary tests could be completed in 4-6 weeks. So far, [...]

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Even Doctors Are Feeling the Economic Crunch

Cited: NWHerald.com

Doctors across the country are struggling with the economy just like everyone else. In McHenry County, private practices are struggling with a weak economy just like others across the country. Some doctors are even having problems with fewer patients coming in and many of those that have insurance. It does not help the government [...]

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EHR Adoption Accelerated by Medical Transcription

Cited: Advance Magazine

In response to Pres. Obama’s provisions and mandate for EHR adaption under the recent HITECH Act, the transcription sector took a message to Capitol Hill on June 3-4. With Pres. Obama pushing for definition and criteria are for “meaningful use” by July, the Medical Transcription Industry Association (MTIA) and the Association of Health [...]

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