RedScrubs
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A wide-ranging discussion of the basics of cerebral aneurysm disease and clinical management basics for general practitioners, ER physicians and others.

Patient testimonies and demonstration of the breakthrough PhotoMedex XTRAC laser developed for treatment of psoriasis, vitiligo, and atopic dermatitis.

Ever wondered the details of how the body digests food? This short informational video will educate you.

It is estimated more than two million men are living with prostate cancer in the United States, with about one in six expected to get the disease at some point in their lives, according to the American Cancer Society. Thankfully, new treatment technologies are making surviving the disease more likely than ever. But there’s a catch — more and more Americans are too large to be treated using traditional equipment.

During the summer months, we can suffer terribly from our allergies. So is spending more time indoors with window air conditioners a good idea?

Scientists are trying to use stem cells after a heart attack to help re-build damaged heart tissue, but they’ve had trouble measuring if & how well the heart responds. Now, a tiny, high-tech tattoo on the heart can show the information they need.

I am the proud father of twin boys who are 3 ½. They are very active and already have the abilities to play baseball, football, soccer and golf. Bryce has a mean fastball and Broc can tackle you like a pro.

After writing this story, we bought a Nintendo Wii. We purchased the Wii to provide entertainment for our friends and family. By introducing computers and other forms of technology now, I am hopeful that our children will have a competitive edge in the future.

“Hospital follow-up falls short”, was the headline from the Sunday’s (February 24th, 2008) Sacbee (Sacramento Bee News). The sordid story of how unsuccessfully hospitals are dealing with the transition process of discharging elderly patients home, or to a skilled nursing facility (SNF , aka: Nursing Home). The article tells of the inadequate planning carried out when discharging patients home, with a focus on the elderly. It is a story of fragmented care.

Again, it is based on whether there is licensure, the type of education and recognition received and, in some cases, personal preference. While a dietitian works in many capacities – in education, in public health, in hospitals, foodservice organizations and management, a nutritionist frequently uses the term to qualify his/her practice as one dealing only with the public, their diet and supplements.