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The Anti-Aging Antidote to 1 Million Projected Cases of Alzheimer's Disease in US by 2050
One of the biggest burdens in healthcare is in the care of patients with Alzheimer's Disease (AD).
New data from the Alzheimer's Association projects that 14 million, or 18 percent, of the American Baby Boomer population, numbering 79 million in-total, will develop AD or dementia in their lifetime...
Dr. Ronald Klatz, M.D., D.O., President; Dr. Robert Goldman, M.D., Ph.D., D.O., |
Top 10 Factors That Doctors Weigh When Choosing Medical Office Space
As a commercial real estate broker who has worked with a number of physician groups as well as assisted in location and development of several free standing ambulatory surgical centers, I'm often asked what kind of features are important for physician groups looking for new office space. When dealing with any professional, it is important to understand the needs of their particular field...
SHANNON HERRING |
Identity Theft and Your Practice
Identity theft is the fastest growing white collar crime in America. Medical identity theft is the fastest growing type of identity theft. In fact, it has grown more than 400 percent in the past 12 months. It is reported that over 70 percent of breaches in medical facilities stem from employee carelessness or corruptness.
LISA ASBELL |
Five Minutes with Shelley Glover, MD
Clermont OB/GYN Brings Broad Prospective of Health Issues to LSMWhen Shelley Glover was a young child, she spent a good deal of time at the ENT office because of problems she experienced with chronic throat and ear infections.
LYNNE JETER - 1 opinion posted |
Most Outrageous Rejected Medical Claim
Pediatric Patient Questioned about Worker's CompensationBecause basic demographics are a rule of thumb in medical billing – patient's name, address and date of birth at a minimum – it's easy to understand why a pediatric practice would be outraged by having claims on a patient consistently denied because more information was needed about the availability of worker's compensation!
LYNNE JETER |
Introducing SCMS President Vraj Panara
Altamonte Springs Internist Sets Aggressive Agenda for 2009The Seminole County Medical Society began its 101st year with a new leader, Vraj Panara, MD,an internist practicing in Altamonte Springs...
LYNNE JETER |
FMA Celebrates Record Membership Growth
Some Local Societies' Numbers Also ClimbingA few years ago, membership for the Florida Medical Association (FMA) stopped climbing. From 2000 to 2003, the number remained fairly steady at 16,000. Then in 2004, a boost in enrollment pushed membership to 17,500. After a sluggish time lapse, the number dropped to 17,173 in 2006, and further to 17,148 in 2007. Healthcare leaders across the state huddled to discuss how to best grow a stronger base.
LYNNE JETER |
New Hope for an Old Drug
Once Discontinued, DFMO May Combat NeuroblastomaTwo of Orlando's leading pediatric oncologists/hematologists are responding with guarded hope that preliminary research aimed at preventing one of the deadliest cancers in children will be beneficial.
J.L. WEBB |
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Marketing Your Healthcare Services
"Consumer Engagement" is Today's BuzzwordMarketing healthcare isn't so much about catchy slogans on billboards anymore. Especially in today's tough economy, cyber communication even to individual consumers is the name of the game. That's according to Richard K. Thomas, vice president of Health and Performance Resources, a Memphis-based consulting firm.
A member of the preventive-medicine faculty at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Thomas has penned several books on the subject...
SHARON H. FITZGERALD |
Trevor H. Paris, MD
When Trevor Paris was young, he had a speech impediment that greatly hampered his public speaking ability, even in the classroom.
Paris knew he would have to overcome his tendency to stutter to reach his full potential in life. After realizing the impediment was primarily mentally induced, he actually sought opportunities to speak in public...
LYNNE JETER |
Preferred Care
Maybe you know Mabel. Mabel could be your neighbor, or maybe your friend from Church. She always arrives early, is dressed immaculately, her yard is the nicest in the neighborhood, she has watched all the neighborhood children as they grew up and shared stories about her children at the same age.
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Understand when is a women's pain not just pain
I've heard it described many ways... achy, crampy, throbbing... but no matter what adjective you use it means the same thing... my period is hurting me. For most women, menstrual pain is annoying but short-lived.
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