SAMPLE    I WHEN TO CALL  911 Whom should you call in a medical emergency? Making the first phone call in an emergency can save precious seconds but sometimes –it is not a clear issue where to turn Stay with us & we’ll give you a list that will help you decide when to call 911 Emergency Action tips are presented by 'Atlas Plumbing Company' ********************************************************************************************** When any of ...
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Let's set  myths regarding the female heart straight! Test yourself and learn the truth, based on concrete medical data not emotions. Guys you can learn a lot about the TRUE female heart by reading below. Q. Women commonly feel their heart racing during pregnancy. A. TRUE! A significant number of cardiovascular changes occur during pregnancy, which may be accompanied by shortness of breath and a reduced tolerance for ...
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One’s blood pressure is normally always changing, our thoughts, actions and even what we eat affects the readings -numbers. One blood pressure measurement (called a ‘reading’) does not make you a "hypertensive” (one who’s body operates at an elevated blood pressure). Everyone is aware how dangerous high blood pressure is! This article focuses on the most important aspect of this critical health matter-the actual taking of the measurements ...
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Using  the Blood Glucose/Sugar Test as an example I want to share tips that can make the experience of getting stuck less stressful. This test is a screening test for making the diagnosis of Diabetes. The test for monitoring some one who is a known Diabetic is the  hemoglobin A1c, HbA 1c,A1C, or Hb 1c ; sometimes also HbA1c) level. This is the blood test to view the average ...
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Consider these DO'S and DON'TS when visiting a Physician’s office, Out-patient care center including Urgent care and Emergency Departments (ED): DO'S 1. Before going to seek medical help prepare a 8.5"x11" sheet printed in a large font containing the following: Top of the page: date of visit, your name and birth date. Reason for the visit-main reason you are seeking medical attention. In bullet form list the following specifics about ...
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Q. My friend suggested I get Botox injections for my migraines, what do you think? A. Recent studies abroad have strongly suggested that treatment with Botox can give long-term relief from migraine headaches. The exact mechanism of action is not fully understood but it may be related to the drug’s ability to relax the muscles in the head. The drug appears to modify the course of migraine disease ...
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Excerpts for “ Your ER Survival Guide' by DocHandal CHAPTER 2 Arriving at the ER When you arrive by ambulance, EMS will have already notified the hospital of your status. Initial treatment will be based on this report. You will be taken to an assigned area and treated. Friends and family may be asked to wait outside and to assist with registration. It’s important to allow medical personnel to ...
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There’s a right way and a wrong way to take prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications. All medications are chemicals designed to alter something that’s going on inside you. To make sure you’re getting the most from your medications: Read the label and the accompanying pamphlets. It’s important to take your medication as directed, including OTC drugs. Pay particular attention to when and how to take your medications. Certain ...
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