FDA's Update on Medical Device Labeling Changes - Webinar By GlobalCompliancePanel Overview: This webinar will provide valuable assistance and guidance to device companies in involved in labeling changes. FDA recently released a final rule regarding the parameters in which a device manufacturer can modify label changes to a product. Specifically, manufacturers can add or strengthen the contraindications, warnings, precautions...more
Medical transcription outsourcing is convenient There has been a rapid rise in the medical sector and with a need to provide better services to the patients and ensure a speedy recovery in a minimum time possible, medical institutions have stated outsourcing their work to various departments. This is mostly because once the work is outsourced; it can be carried out more effectively since each department has to focus only on the...more
Care and Compassion at Perfection Medical Spa & Plastic Surgery Clinic It's one thing to want to change your appearance, either slightly or a lot, but the thought of cosmetic or plastic surgery where incisions, staring and potential complications may prove more of a detriment than a benefit. However, as Melissa, one Canadian patient found out, cosmetic surgery doesn't always have to involve incisions. When Melissa read about perfection medical spa and plastic surgery clinic in Cancun, Mexico, if she knew she'd found which she was looking for. She wanted to have a little work done honor nose and lips and was more than happy with the results. She saved not only a ton of money, but enjoyed the experience, compassion and care of Dr. Alfonso Gonzalez Cepeda, well known in the region for his expertise and "bedside manners." You see, for many patients around the world, it's not only the surgical procedure that matters, but the personality, attention, and reassurance are offered by doctors and surgeons that determine whether a not a patient is more likely to choose one Dr. or procedure over another. Valerie, another patient at Perfection medical spa and plastic...more
The Facts About Internal Medicine Doctors At least a few years of their education focuses on learning how to diagnose, prevent, and treat diseases,. Put simply, internists are also known as doctors of internal medicine or doctors for adults. They are also known as general internists.Internists can deal with any problems that patients...more
History of Alternative Medicine The common belief was that the energy of the body had to be in harmony with the mind, body and spirit. A doctor merely facilitated the healing by identifying and taking away obstacles that would inevitably lead to a cure. Therapy included lifestyle changes, self-care and preventative measures.Today,...more
Pain Medicine: Different Types of Pain Medicine The three most commonly used types of pain medicine today are the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), the paracetamol based drugs and the opioid drugs.The nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs) group contains a wide range of different painkillers. Examples of commonly known NSAID painkillers are Aspirin, Diclofenac and Ibuprofen. NSAID pain killers do not only alleviate pain; they will also lower fever and decrease inflammations. They are called non-steroidal in order to discern them from the steroids, since the steroids are also used for their anti-inflammatory capacity. Aspirin was discovered in 1829 when salicylic acid was chemically isolated for the first time, but willow bark containing salicylic acid has been used as a pain killer long before the 19th century. A lot of NSAIDs are available over-the-counter but this does not mean that they are harmless. When misused, even comparatively weak NSAIDs can have severe side effects, including bleeding ulcers and photosensitivity. NSAIDs are generally not recommended during pregnancy.Paracetamol is also known as acetaminophen. Both words are derived from...more
Medical Care Expense - Understanding Your EOB (Explanation of Benefits) The format varies widely between insurance companies, but at a minimum an EOB should indicate the: provider, service date, actual billed amount, network discount,...more
Dangerous Facts About Performance Enhancing Drugs These drugs are basically steroids taken by athletes and sportsperson who are genuine professionals. Also, certain other hormonal drugs, including human growth hormone stimulants might...more
Why Are Drugs Bad? It is during this phase that the addict will ask him or herself "why is my drug use so bad?" He or she will come up with plenty of reasons to justify their dependence on drugs and decide that his or her dependence...more
The Physical and Emotional Affects of Drug and Alcohol Addiction Most of us were taught in school health classes that the effects of drugs and alcohol can be emotional as well as physical and can have a big impact on the people who...more
Medical Bills Help: Look Carefully Over Your Medical Bills The US Government Accountability Office says that 9 in 10 hospital bills have erroneous data. If that's true (and there's no reason to believe it isn't), then the margin of...more
Scientists Identify Tumours that are more likely to become Resistant to Cancer Drugs Cancer Research UK scientists have made an important step towards developing personalised bowel cancer treatment by identifying which tumours are...more