I. Thou Shalt Plan in Advance Your Emergency Room of Choice Do not wait for a crisis. Do research now. Learn which hospitals are best for trauma, pediatric and heart care. Perhaps a local community hospital offers fine care for basic medical emergencies? Ask your doctor at which hospital he or she has admitting privileges or […]
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Ten Commandments of the Emergency Room
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Medications: Too Much of a Good Thing?
January 16th, 2013 | by joelcohenMedications are good for you – right? “Take this prescription, it will make you feel better or live longer.†Will it? If your head is already spinning do not fret. Doctors are confused too. Your heart specialist gave you two new drugs to take, and one more from the urologist, and another two from the […]
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Where’s the Protein?
January 9th, 2013 | by joelcohenDid you ever see those grim images of protein-starved children in faraway places? “Good thing that stuff doesn’t happen here,†you mutter under a sigh of relief. Newsflash: Protein malnutrition is closer to home than you could imagine, particularly in seniors with dwindling food intake who may not eat enough protein-rich foods. Protein is made […]
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Retirement Woes
May 31st, 2011 | by joelcohenThe only problem with retirement is you don’t get any days off.
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Should I Go to the Emergency Room?
September 24th, 2009 | by joelcohenSound Advice on whether or not to seek care at an emergency room from the author of, “ER: Enter at Your Own Risk – How to Avoid Dangers Inside Emergency Rooms.”
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Medication Use in Older Adults: Choose Wisely
September 22nd, 2009 | by joelcohenMedications pose potential risks in older adults more than younger folks. Read these must-do tips for using medication wisely.
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