Five Steps to Avoid Being Misdiagnosed By Jane Farrell article 1. DonΓÇÖt be shy. Be curious, and insistent. Ask your doctor questions about your diagnosis and treatment. Ask things like, … Read More→
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Ebola and the Need for New Personal Protective Equipment By Jane Farrell article EditorΓÇÖs note: This article was published online October 28th 2014 in the Journal of the American Medical Association and offered … Read More→
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Rich Vocabulary Protects Against Dementia By Jane Farrell article Some people suffer incipient dementia as they get older. To make up for this loss, the brain’s cognitive reserve is … Read More→
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Skin Skin Health World Psoriasis Day, October 29th 2014 By Jane Farrell article World Psoriasis Day is an annual observance dedicated to people with psoriasis and/or psoriatic arthritis. The theme for 2014 is … Read More→
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_ Oral Health Dental Care Reduces Respiratory Infections in ICU By Jane Farrell article Research done in Brazil and published in the November 2014 issue of Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, found that vulnerable … Read More→
_ Medical Care A Better Way to Manage Medications By Jane Farrell article Medication non-adherence ΓÇô the lack of consistency in taking prescription drugs ΓÇô may be the most underestimated health-related issue today. … Read More→