Author: Artur VictoriaAfghanistan was the world largest producer of opiates. While throughout the war against illicit crops communists had continued to develop in areas controlled by Moujaidines. When soviets were prepared to withdraw from Afghanistan the Afghan resistance was linked to opium production and trafficking of heroin. They requested to the representatives of the interim government installed in Peshawar if it could be reduced poppy...more
Author: bcured Topical therapy with penciclovir will accelerate clinical healing by about 1 day. Oral administration of acyclovir reduces the length of time to the loss of crusts by about 1 day but does not alter the duration of pain or the length of time to complete healing. Oral administration of acyclovir can alter the severity of sun-induced reactivation of labial HSV infections. Significantly fewer lesions formed on days 5-7 among acyclovir...more
Healthcare providers are often deprived of their hard-earned income because of rejected claims and inadequate follow-ups. Almost 20% of medical bills go unpaid because insurance companies reject claims based on bureaucratic errors and medical providers give up on the collection. Third party medical coding and billing services have the necessary expertise, personnel and technical tools to ensure higher collection of bills, thereby increasing the revenue of medical providers. Following are some of the details a healthcare providers should know of a medical coding and billing provider before hiring it.Type of medical billing providerThere are many medical coding and billing services in the market vying for clients. Healthcare provider needs to assess their own needs first, and then look for a service that serves their purpose. Most providers offer only billing services; they collect bills by submitting claims accurately and follow up on the payments. Some providers work only for small businesses, which are usually individual setups that offer specialized medical services. Large practice management companies offer comprehensive medical coding and billing packages that include...more
The Baby Boomers are best known for the non-conformity of the 1960s, when they stood up to a government and a society that they found oppressive. It comes as no surprise that the Baby Boomers continue to redefine what it means to stand up and say no in today's world through their fight against unfair healthcare fees in the United States.More than...more
The field of Endoscopy has been creating new medical techniques to perform minimally invasive procedures. Endoscopy refers to devices, broadly called endoscopes, which allow doctors to examine a patient's internals and perform surgery through the use of specialized, miniature tools instead of using large incisions. These instruments have helped...more
Blood pressure is the force of blood against the walls of the arteries. When it stays high, you have high blood pressure, also called hypertension. Below are 4 easy guidelines to address the problem naturally.This increased pressure of blood puts a stress on your heart that may lead to a coronary. It also is affecting other organs in the body like the kidneys and brain. There are actually loads of prescription medicines for treating hypertension but certain life changes can also have advantageous effects on the condition. It is estimated that over 90% of USA citizens have or will have hypertension in their lifetime. When the pressure is more than 115 over 75, the damage to the body has just started. For each 20 over 10 increase, the damage essentially doubles. Ranges are as follows:1.Hypotension (Low) less than 90/ less than 602.Normal 90 - 119/ 60 - 793.Pre-Hypertension (Mild) 120 - 139/80 - 894.Stage 1 Hypertension (Moderate) 140 - 159/90 - 995.Stage 2 Hypertension (Severe) more than 160/more than 100DietEating foods that are low in saturated fats, low in total fat, and low in cholesterol can reduce hypertension. A balanced diet of fruits, veggies, whole grains, lean proteins,...more
Author: Henry FunkWith the aim of providing comprehensive conventional and alternative treatments for horses and small animals Drs. Mark and Tina Aiken constructed their practice premises on their farm in Ancramdale, Columbia County, New York in 2005...more
So you want to go abroad for medical care. At the very least, you're considering it. But how do you know where you should go? What country's hospital system will give the best treatment? How much is distance a factor? What else should you be aware...more
Author: Adarsh Sharma“In nothing do men more nearly approach the gods than in giving health to men” Cicero The All India Pre-Medical Test that is AIPMT is conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). This entrance examination is...more
A problem many companies face is that of absenteeism, which can often be excessive with employees frequently availing of their family and medical leave days and then asking for more. Companies need not give their employees continuous leave days and a...more
Anyone with a drug, alcohol, gambling, eating or sex addiction can enter a rehabilitation clinic and embark on a treatment programme in order to overcome their addictions. The first step for the addict is to admit that they have a problem which...more
In many cases where there is a question of medical liability whether that is medical malpractice or personal injury, Medical Experts Qualified for Witness will be called upon to testify. If there is an issue of medical malpractice and there is a...more