Barack Obama and John McCain have made many campaign promises in the lead up to next month’s election, and both candidates’ health care reform proposals feature prominently in the debating arena. Both candidates say their plans will be fully portable, improve provider accountability, allow re-importation of cheaper medicines and increase the use of generic drugs, emphasize chronic disease prevention, reform the payment systems used by Medicare and Medicaid, and increase transparency in health care quality and costs» Full Article
Influenza, commonly referred to as “the” flu, or “seasonal flu” is a highly contagious viral infection of the nasal passages, throat, and lungs, affecting birds and mammals, including humans.1 Yearly influenza epidemics are responsible for a substantial number of illnesses and deaths in the United States, particularly in susceptible populations such as in children and the elderly.1» Full Article
At a recent lecture at Jewish Geriatric Services (JGS) in Longmeadow, MA, Herbert Benson, MD, a pioneer in the science of mind–body medicine, told a humorous story about his elderly mother that illustrates the power of the mind over the body.» Full Article
Parents of a child with a disability face many challenges, but none is more pressing than their concern about what will happen to their child in the event of their death or incapacity. Because parents have a difficult time making these decisions, procrastination and avoidance may result. Too often, nothing gets done until very late in life. Estate planning for a family that includes a child with disabilities can be much more complicated than for other families. A “simple” plan may not suffice, but the opportunity to make a real difference in the life and future of a disabled child should motivate parents to plan carefully and early.» Full Article
Tansy Crane found herself drawn to natural healing and wellness from an early age. It was fitting that she should become an herbalist with a name like Tansy, a flowering herb. Tansy the herb had many historical uses, some of them culinary and some of them toxic; of course, unlike her herbal counterpart, Tansy, the licensed acupuncturist, focuses only on healing and wellness. She began on this career path by trying acupuncture first as a patient..» Full Article
The person who guesses the correct diagnosis of the case below will receive a $50.00 gift certificate to Sienna Restaurant in South Deerfield, MA, to Max’s Restaurant in West Hartford, CT or to the Chop House in Worcester, MA, depending on your location. Please include a sentence or two about why you think the patient has the diagnosis that you are submitting» Full Article
Skin Cancer Practicum , Advances in Stereotactic Radiosurgery, and Cancer Medicine and Hematology. » Full Article
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