Archive for April, 2011
Think Your Child May Have a Learning Disorder?
Posted by Samantha Gluck in Mental Health, Pediatric Health on April 26, 2011
Children with learning disorders have difficulty achieving in specific academic areas. The child consistently performs beneath the levels expected for his age, education experience, and intelligence. Academic areas commonly affected by learning disorders include mathematics, reading, and written expression. These children receive and process external information differently than children without learning difficulties. Signs and Symptoms […]
Accountable Care Organizations – What Do They Mean for the Average Citizen-Patient?
Posted by Samantha Gluck in Trends in Healthcare on April 21, 2011
The healthcare reform discussions, of a few years back, and resulting policy creation, advocate the formation of accountable care organizations (ACOs). The ideas behind this concept and projected outcomes seem positive and beneficial to all parties involved: physicians, hospitals, patients, and the third-party payer. The new health law is slated to launch in January 2012 […]
Circumcision: Benefits Far Outweigh Risks
Posted by Samantha Gluck in Pediatric Health on April 17, 2011
The decision to circumcise your infant boy is one that you and your partner should take very seriously. Those of the Jewish and Muslim faiths view circumcision as a mandatory procedure governed by deep religious beliefs, others choose to circumcise their infant sons for hygiene purposes, reduced risk of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and many […]
Can OTC Medications Hurt Your Child?
Posted by Samantha Gluck in Pediatric Health on April 13, 2011
Medications purchased without a doctor’s prescription are considered over the counter (OTC) medications. Even though you don’t need a physician’s order to obtain these medications, take care when giving them to your children. They contain strong ingredients that can damage your child’s health status if used improperly. Always read labels, specific usages, and dosages carefully […]
Symptoms Seem More Sinister Since Googling Them?
Posted by Samantha Gluck in Trends in Healthcare on April 11, 2011
People search the Internet for all types of information for a wide variety of reasons, including simple curiosity, academic research, professional research, addresses, health facts, jobs, and countless more. When searching for answers to health questions or the meaning behind an array of physical symptoms, the accuracy of the information obtained is crucial. Many of […]
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