3 Steps to Recognizing and Responding to Rosacea An extremely common skin disease that affects the faces of more than 16 million Americans is oftentimes left untreated or misdiagnosed. But, with an early diagnosis, lifestyle changes and proper care, rosacea can be managed. Rosacea creates red, acne-like effects usually on the faces of its […]
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If you are a medical professional in the industry today, then you’re here at a time when change is more familiar than constancy. With residents having new health insurance under the Affordable Care Act, ongoing local hospital and clinic mergers, as well as continued preparations for the ICD-10 medical coding / billing conversion (which
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In the culinary world we find ourselves in today, it seems as though many unhealthy foods have crept their way onto our tables and into our laps while driving. With a little extra time, however, there are some delicious, healthy ways to prepare a meal everyone is sure to enjoy. One of the best ways
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Now you have more to choose from when it comes to getting a flu shot. Vaccination against the influenza virus is the most effective method for preventing the flu and its complications like pneumonia. Vaccine experts agree that everyone older than 6 months of age should get an annual flu vaccine. This recommendation is
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Roses are red Violets are blue Sugar is sweet And has calories, too. Candy and flowers are traditional Valentine gifts. Diamonds are a close runner-up. There are no calories from wearing diamonds but you can tote around calories from sweets for years when they take up residence on your hips. One gram of
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In this month’s Web Exclusive Feature, we’ve got your back covered – literally. The title of February’s feature is “Get Back in Action” and talks about how to avoid back pain, which according to experts, is the second most common reason for visits to a primary care physician. There are a number of reasons
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We know we should be happy if our spouse has a regular paycheck or has embarked on a successful campaign to losing weight in the New Year. But sometimes that green-eyed monster called jealousy interferes with our good feelings. Instead, we wallow in self-pity because we gave up our paying job to stay home
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‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, Everyone was eating…even the mouse! During the holidays we enjoy celebrating with friends and family. We overeat and drink more than we should. Excuses for overindulgence are as easy to find as holiday cheer. Following the holidays, either out of penance for
PCMA Letter: Here to help you safely keep your admirable resolutions Read More »
High gas and food prices, a struggling economy, real estate woes -– it’s pretty easy to get all revved up on stress in today’s unstable world, only to feel like you’re just spinning your wheels. Sure, anxiety and skepticism are an understandable response, but they don’t do much to remedy the situation. Instead, staying
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Only a few weeks before Christmas, my family and I had been battling the seasonal cold that spread like wildfire around the community. Out of nowhere it seemed like everyone in the neighborhood had the same virus. There’s no doubt that with this season comes the inevitability of catching a cold or two, but
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