Stroke Quiz Answers Answers to the Stroke Quiz on page 261 of BoomER Emergency Room Survival Guide: Name 3 signs or symptoms of a stroke: (Hint: see Page 252 in BoomER) — sudden numbness or weakness in an arm or leg, headache, dizziness, changes in vision or loss of vision in one eye, sudden confusion, difficulty […]
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Stroke Quiz Answers
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BoomER: Emergency Room Survival Guide for Baby Boomers and Older Adults
January 27th, 2013 | by graphixboyShould I rush to the ER? What dangers await me? How do I avoid common emergency room medical care errors? Which ER is best for a heart attack? How has ER overcrowding affected healthcare around the globe and in my emergency room?
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Walk for your Life
January 24th, 2013 | by joelcohenHow long will you live? Wish you had a crystal ball? Well a recent analysis of several studies that included 35,000 older adults may be the closest thing to that coveted crystal ball. Researchers found that the faster study participants could walk, the lower their risk of dying. It seems to be a case of […]
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Spiritual Concerns: Painful for Patient & Doctor?
January 13th, 2013 | by joelcohenThere is a spiritual and material quality in the care of sick people; too great efficiency in material details may hamper progress. —William Mayo Faith is an unfailing stream of energy. —Sir William Osler Doctors are real good at performing procedures, ordering tests, writing prescriptions, and completing chart notes. Primary care doctors often refer patients […]
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Risk Factors for Heart Disease Your Doctor Rarely Mentions
January 11th, 2013 | by joelcohenRisk Factors for Heart Disease Your Doctor Rarely Mentions  Part One: LVH  We can all recite the common culprits for heart disease. Major risks include smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, strong family history, previous heart problems, inactivity, and getting older. But beware! Your doctor may not consider a few under-the-radar risk factors for […]
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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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How Low Can Blood Pressure Go?
May 31st, 2011 | by joelcohenThe Doctor measured her BP at 120/60. “Perfect pressure,†he said to his patient. Like a proud artist showing off his painting, the doctor boasted that the three medications he prescribed for high BP were working well. So why did this 84 year-old lady die just a few weeks later? Surely high blood pressure is […]
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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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