Archive for category Trends in Healthcare
Combating Cancer with Radiology
Posted by Samantha Gluck in Diseases & Conditions, Guest Contributions, Trends in Healthcare on September 20, 2012
The term, radiology, refers to the science behind X-rays and other similar devices. Radiology helps diagnose and treat not only cancer, but also a number of other harmful diseases. Even so, physicians use radiology most frequently in the treatment of various types of cancer. Oncologists prescribe radiation treatments to eliminate the cancer cells once an […]
Telemedicine – What Is It, Exactly?
Posted by Samantha Gluck in Guest Contributions, Trends in Healthcare on September 19, 2012
Science and technology has really come a long way and telemedicine represents one of the innovative paths along the journey. Way back — 10 or 20 years ago — many technologies that we use today were only figments of someone’s imagination, abstract ideas that were part of some expert’s wish list. Today however, it’s a […]
Successful, Uncomplicated Travel With Medications
Posted by Samantha Gluck in Guest Contributions, Trends in Healthcare on September 18, 2012
Some travelers have pretty specific needs when it comes to leaving home. Namely, they need the right prescriptions, so that they can enjoy their travels and feel safe. But when you’re crossing international borders, what is legal in your country may not be legal three steps over the line and it can cause you a […]
Health Benefits of Deep Breathing
Posted by Samantha Gluck in Guest Contributions, Trends in Healthcare on September 12, 2012
Yoga, regardless of form, emphasizes the importance of proper breathing. Students practice what is known as pranayama, a Sanskrit term for breath control. According to yogic tradition, pranayama extends prana or life force energy, similar to the idea of qi in traditional Chinese medicine, enhances lung capacity, quiets the mind, rejuvenates the body, and increases […]
Does Social Media Play a Useful Role in Healthcare?
Posted by Samantha Gluck in Guest Contributions, Trends in Healthcare on July 8, 2012
With the plethora of healthcare options available via social media and various websites, it’s often difficult to separate the wheat from the chaff. How do you make informed choices about treatment options, doctors and health plans? Social media can play an important role in addressing this common dilemma. While only medical professionals can answer questions […]
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