Scaleable PACS System Components For Your Medical Facility Scaleable PACS systems are versatile enough to work in a wide variety of medical clinics, imaging centers and hospitals, and they bring efficiency and affordability to the production and processing of digital medical images in the DICOM format. PACS radiology systems typically include several pieces that play important roles in viewing, storing and distributing digital medical...more
Alternative medicine is a healing practice that falls outside the realm of conventional medical practices. This type of complementary medicine has been the most popular prevalent method of treatment followed for ages. There are still practitioners devoting their time in practising this branch of medicine. Principal of alternative medicineThe basic principal on which the treatments are based in alternative medicine is the belief that the body has...more
Average Salary for Medical Assistant: What Makes the Difference? The growth for health care jobs is on the rise, and jobs under this category are still getting popular up until this point. Think of nursing jobs. These jobs are still in demand in the market. And as long as people values health, these jobs will always be there. Medical assistant jobs are also in demand, with clinics and hospitals looking for competent individuals that can fit their idea for medical assistants. And this kind of demand can surely whet the interests of those hoping to find their jobs. But this is not the only thing that makes this job interesting in the eyes of many job hunters including you. Did you know that the average salary for medical assistant is highly competitive? Try to look and check a number of jobs listing websites and you can validate this claim.So how competitive is the average salary for medical assistant? The average amount will vary depending on the source of information. For example, there is one site that acknowledges that the average salary for this opening is pegged at $38,000. But if you take a look at another industry website, for example at Salary.com you will know that...more
An Overview of Holistic Medicine Holistic medicine is health care that comprises all the aspects of one' s personality to obtain the optimum state of wellness. It encompasses the process of looking into the wholeness of the person including nutritional, physical, environmental, spiritual, lifestyle and social values. Holistic medicine...more
A Closer Look at Drug Testing For people who want to have a loved one undergo drug testing or for anyone who just wants to go through a drug testing, here are some highly important points to take note of when it comes to drug testing and substance abuse. It really is high time for people all across the United States, even the entire world,...more
What Should Be in a Military Medical Kit Men and women serving in the military forces may be deployed overseas to a variety of training or reserve areas, or they may even be sent for active duty to a battle zone. The commanding officers will issue orders to provide these service personnel with all needed gear and supplies. A military medical kit is part of the official equipment that most soldiers receive, but individual soldiers may need to request specialized items or check to be sure that they have all the necessary things that may possibly be needed during a tour of duty. Most kits are designed to carry basic supplies that will meet the usual known or anticipated medical needs, like blisters, cuts, sunburns, or muscle soreness. Other supplies help to prepare temporary emergency care for extreme wounds, critical exposures to toxins or environmental hazards, and side effects of ecosystem and climate adjustments. Since no portable kit could hold all the possible equipment and supplies that might be needed, it is up to the medical officer to design a generic list for most of the company's needs based on prevailing conditions. Thus, space and weight are limited in a medical...more
Is the Problem Mental or Medical? You walk into a moderately business office sit down a chair in a well-dressed lobby and wait for your name to be announced. Finally, it comes and you are assessed by an intake worker, finally sent to a...more
So many people live in the streets of San Diego and many are there because of serious drug related problems. Recently we saw one of those people hit success with his amazing voice. This is a great example that we can overcome anything as a people,...more
In a world where drugs are a dominant part of life, it is hard to imagine there is hope for those addicted. It seems there are more people trying to keep people addicted than there are those who are trying to get people to stop doing drugs. It has...more
New Trends in Weight Loss Medicine For those who have tried to diet and exercise without success, weight loss medicine may provide a safer alternative to gastric bypass and other surgical procedures. While it should not be used as a...more
Why Hair Testing is the Preferred Method of Drug Testing One may consider the hair as a person's crowning glory. In fact, most people spend hours in front of the mirror fixing their hair. Aside from making each one of us look good, the hair...more
Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Followup Having gone through alcohol or drug rehabilitation is a major undertaking. Congratulations. Now you might be wondering several things. Where do I go from here? What do I do with my new life? What are...more