Archive for June, 2011
Don’t Ya Wish You Had a BSN Like Me?
Posted by Samantha Gluck in Nursing Topics, Trends in Healthcare on June 30, 2011
It might seem surprising that nurses – whose entire career focuses on healing, compassion, and empathy – frequently bully one another as well as feel the brunt of bullying from a superior, such as a physician. Some measure of bullying occurs in virtually every profession, but those who witness it or experience it first hand […]
What You Should Know about Toxic Shock Syndrome
Posted by Samantha Gluck in Teen to Twenty-Something, Women's Health Topics on June 28, 2011
The term toxic shock syndrome (TSS) refers to a rare complication from a bacterial infection often resulting in life-threatening consequences. Frequently, TSS occurs from toxins released by the Staphylococcus aureus (staph) bacteria, but the Streptococcus pyogenes (strep) bacteria can also cause the condition. These toxins circulate throughout the bloodstream, causing high fever, rash, multiple organ […]
How Young Men can Fight Flab and Stay Fit as They Age
Posted by Samantha Gluck in Guest Contributions, Men's Health Topics on June 28, 2011
Editor’s Note: Medtopicwriter Guest Contributor, Cooper Elling, is passionate about health, fitness and blogging. When he’s not working out he writes about Sono Bello, cooking, and many other topics. He also enjoys Hacky Sacks. Find him on Sono Bello on Facebook. When comparing the fitness levels of men, you’ll see more belly fat on the […]
Balanced Living Magazine – Health and Wellness for Women
Posted by Samantha Gluck in Balanced Living on June 23, 2011
Balanced Living Magazine has finally launched its first issue. A health and wellness publication especially for smart women aged 35 -55 years young, just like you, who make healthcare decisions for their families. Offering news and information that the sophisticated and sassy woman needs to stay updated on the latest in healthcare for herself, her […]
Have You Been Zapped?
Posted by Samantha Gluck in Healthcare News, Teen to Twenty-Something on June 14, 2011
In a May 2011 press release, the WHO/International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified radiofrequency electromagnetic fields as a possible human carcinogen due to an increased risk of a malignant brain cancer known as glioma. The IARC report associates cell phone use with an increase in glioma cases. A group of 31 scientists from […]
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