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Medical Diagnosis Testing -Not Always Needed

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You may often thought  do I really need all those tests - well finally medical professionals from 17 medical societies have addressed this issue. They have identified tests and procedures that are likely unnecessary for the 26 medical specialties. Examples of unnecessary tests from the specific … [Read more...] about Medical Diagnosis Testing -Not Always Needed

Medications – As Directed?

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Half of the 3.2 billon Rxs dispensed annually are not taken as prescribed.        Are you surprised by this fact? Man is different for other "animals" due to our ability to rationalize-defined as ‘attempt to explain or justify (one's own or another's behavior or attitude) with logical, plausible … [Read more...] about Medications – As Directed?

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