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Cure for autism

Oct
09

Date: October 9th, 2013

The preliminary findings of a study conducted by scientists revealed that an experimental pill that was designed for treating fragile x syndrome might help patients to enhance their social skills. Fragile x syndrome refers to a certain genetic condition related to mental retardation or intellectual impairment.

Religiousness of analytical thinkers

Oct
08

Date: October 8th, 2013

While most people tend to think that their analytical thinking has little to no impact on how they perceive the world, the truth is that the impact can’t be assumed as it is still noticeable. This is according to the findings of a study undertaken by Will Gervais, a lead author and a psychology student at University of British Columbia, Canada.

Will You Donate your DNA

Oct
07

Date: October 7th, 2013

Once you offer your personal genetic material to be used for scientific research, you expect that you are going to remain anonymous. However, a new study has shown that there is no guarantee that such privacy cannot be breached, in particular, for the male volunteers. In a recent report submitted by researchers to journal science, it is able to identify about 50 people who have gone through genome sequencing.

Physician- patient experience

Oct
06

Date: October 6th, 2013

Currently, there are so many medical apps, which are of great use to providers of healthcare services. However, only little has been talked about as to how these mobile medical applications could improve doctor/ patient experience while helping in optimization of your overall practice experience.

Improve your fitness

Oct
05

Date: October 5th, 2013

Most people are highly concerned about experiencing endurance troubles when working out. If you are one of them, chances are high that you are not taking enough vegetables and fruits. A key antioxidant found in fruits and vegetables called Quercetin has been found to play a major role in bettering fitness endurance.

Introducing Hair treatments

Oct
04

Date: October 4th, 2013

Beauty supply stores are not just meant for professionals only as they are also open to the general public and you should consider stopping by one of these stress to buy your own products. For those people who have never such a store before, there are some few aspects of these stores that you should consider.

Causes/ Pain in tailbone

Oct
03

Date: October 3rd, 2013

Some few years ago, it dawned on men that once your body starts falling apart, your life also falls suit. I used to work as a nursing director at a community hospital in Central Valley, California. While it was small, it was very busy and my days used to be long, but I had a passion for my job. Jim, my husband, worked as a respiratory therapist and had returned to school to acquire R.N certification. When he did it, he worked full time at nights.

Deny coverage for ED visits

Oct
02

Date: October 2nd, 2013

American College of Emergency Physicians says that Medicaid officials with cash problems have over time been implementing plans, which deny patients their right to get payment for any emergency service if it is determined ultimately that the patient is not in any emergency condition. A patient visiting a hospital, for instance, complaining about chest pain issues can be discharged after being diagnosed with heartburn.

Personal routine for vitamins

Oct
01

Date: October 1st, 2013

Dr. Weil’s cabinet is quite crowded. Anyway after researching minerals, vitamins, mushroom and herbs preparation, at least you can expect this. For him, he doesn’t really require many bottles as he has prepared his all in one vitamin supplement.

Essential CPR Knowledge

Sep
30

Date: September 30th, 2013

Emergency medicine is a key technique that should be embraced and practiced by all individuals. It revolves around the procedures used when treating a person who is on the verge of death or risk of brain damage caused by cardiac arrest among other diseases.