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Prescription Drug Documentary, "Behind The Orange Curtain" Now Available

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Written by Behind the Orange Curtain   
Wednesday, 24 April 2013 12:04

perscription drugsRx drug use and abuse is epidemic. Behind the Orange Curtain is an awareness and call to action documentary uncovering the dirty little secret that is taking one life every 24 minutes in this country. Behind the Orange Curtain, the award-winning documentary directed by Brent Huff chronicling the prescription drug epidemic that is currently plaguing our nation will be available today, April 23rd, on iTunes and Amazon Instant View via digital entertainment curator FilmBuff. The eye-opening film dives into the idyllic lifestyle of Orange County, California, typically known for its affluent lifestyle with tree lined streets, gated communities, blue ribbon schools, mega churches and the nation’s first “real housewives.”

Last Updated on Wednesday, 24 April 2013 12:11
 

Top Ten Questions You Must Ask Your Doctor When Radiology Tests Are Ordered

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Written by MetisMD   
Thursday, 25 October 2012 20:23

CT scanLeading U.S. Radiologist and MetisMD Founder Dr. Gregory Goldstein Offers Tips to Patients to Prevent Medical Mistakes, Extra Costs and Anxiety. This year, millions of Americans will get a MRI, CT-Scan, Mammogram or other scan—up to four times as many patients as just a decade ago. As the number of scans rise, so too will the number of patients who receive the wrong type of scan, overly aggressive imaging follow up, or inaccurate diagnoses.

 

New Report on Women’s Health Finds C-Section Rates Stabilize For the First Time in Eight Years

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Written by Healthgrades   
Tuesday, 19 June 2012 11:41

women's healthHealthgrades report on U.S. women’s healthcare trends, from childbirth to cardiac care, also finds female cardiac surgery patients 29.1% more likely to die than men; Hysterectomy rates continue to drop. A new report on trends in women’s health in the United States reveals the national C-section rate has held steady at 33 percent since 2009, leveling off after eight years of steady increase that was in part driven by scheduled, elective surgeries and a trend for increasing the repeat C-section.

 

The Only Man Ever Cured from HIV Infection in the World will Share His Experience in Marseilles

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Written by Alain Lafeuillade   
Wednesday, 30 May 2012 20:25

puzzle pieceThe Only Man Ever Cured from HIV Infection in the World will Share His Experience at the ISHEID Meeting in Marseilles (France) on 23 May 2012 - Timothy Ray Brown, also known as the "Berlin" patient, now lives back in San Francisco. More than 5 years ago he got 2 bone marrow transplants that cured him from HIV. He will share his experience with the German haematologist who cured him in Marseilles this week.

 

Want To Become A Mother? 5 Ways to Make Sure It Happens

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Written by Fertility Centers of Illinois, S.C.   
Thursday, 10 May 2012 11:24

womens healthIn honor of Mother’s Day, Fertility Centers of Illinois shares must-know tips for future and aspiring mothers-to-be. This Mother’s Day approximately 85.4 million mothers will be celebrated. But with nearly 157 million women in the United States, there are many other women who will aim to become a mother now or in the future. Dr. Angeline Beltsos, medical director and reproductive endocrinologist with Fertility Centers of Illinois, is sharing a five step guide to help women in their motherhood goals.

Last Updated on Thursday, 10 May 2012 11:30
 
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