The OIG recently released its findings from its latest review of transforaminal epidural injections and this is certainly not a good tiding for pain management practitioners. According to the review, 34 percent of transforaminal epidural injection services that Medicare allowed in 2007 did not meet Medicare requirements. The mistakes resulted in approximately $45 million improper payments. Most mistakes arose from errors in documentation,...more
Whenever medical material is shipped with a trucking service, much more care is taken than when shipping regular goods. The value of the goods, and the fact that the health of patients can depend on their successful delivery, means that courier companies put far more effort into making sure that these types of deliveries are successful. That requires some extra effort during the summer months when it is particularly hot outside though. That is...more
The Western world is typically understood to be the bringer of modernity, and oftentimes, their particular standard when talking about certain parts of life, for instance medicine for instance, is considered to be the quintessential and total measurement for modern day living. Inside the particular field of medicine, for instance, it has often been customarily observed that mainstream medical treatment plans are the only appropriate methods for working with people with a number of disorders. Lately nonetheless, along with the increasing popularity of alternative medicine techniques that utilize non-traditional treatment approaches, yet are nonetheless confirmed to have restorative healing capabilities, the traditional Western standard is little by little opening up to these more recent treatment strategies.Alternative medicine techniques refer to specific treatment methods that manage an ailment from yet another therapeutic approach. For example, these strategies might originate from native and traditional practices and employ unconventional treatment devices, and have just been fairly recently found by modern scientists. Also, in the United States, several...more
Schedule is a common term used by most of them. This is a term closely related to their activities.You can now hardly find a person moving forward with scheduling their activities. All the scheduled activities will come to standstill if something unexpected arises in between. This can even be a bad health condition. You will not be...more
Varicose veins are more common in women than in men, and are linked with heredity. Other related factors are pregnancy, obesity, menopause, aging, prolonged standing, leg injury and abdominal straining. Less commonly, but not exceptionally, varicose veins can be due to other causes, as post phlebitic obstruction or incontinence,...more
A traditional Chinese medicine is an ancient system of medication from China. It is around 2000-3000 years old system of medication. This was largely practiced in china but now has spread to all over the world, and considered as alternative medication system. In short it is termed as TCM. It works by understanding the human body as a universe and diseases are treated after complete diagnosis and differentiation of syndromes. This medication does not work on the disease but on the root cause of disease so that chances of occurrence of a particular illness are reduced.The basic principle of Traditional Chinese medicine believes that body is made of five elements i.e. metal, water, wood, fire and earth. An imbalance in these five elements is the cause of any illness in the body. Balance is them is maintained with the flow of energy in the body. This energy flows through pathways lying along the body called as meridians. The energy flow is termed as chi. Sometime blockages in these pathways disrupt the smooth flow of energy which leads to disorders in the body. The coordination in the energy, body organs, and elements results in healthy mind and body of an individual.Traditional...more
Herbal medicine makes use of the plant extracts and herbal medicine to achieve its therapeutic value. Most plants contain the chemical elements, and they are helpful to heal of the cut and other physical therapy. Herbal medicine is the...more
Various healthcare sectors have published numerous safety guidelines and measures that are highly efficient. These safety guidelines help to minimize the risks of exposures to hazardous drugs. The healthcare workers who are involved in...more
Nature has given us the wealth of herbs. Knowingly or unknowingly, it values have been discovered. Since the time the practical and theory of medicines came into execution herbs have played a significant role. Millions of herbs have...more
Internal medicine is a term derived from the German phrase innere Medizin, a phrase describing doctors that work directly with, patients, as well as in a laboratory setting. Internists often serve as the primary care physician of a patient, but...more
Do you run to hide behind the cover of drugs every time you feel sick? You should be careful about the drugs that are said to provide instant relief to any illness and they do not deal with the disease itself but just the symptoms. Medicine should...more
Professionals in the health care field are always in demand. One reason for this scenario is the aging population, especially considering the vast baby boomers generation. With so many careers available in the medical field, it may be difficult to...more