Author: chris walkerYou are taking the helm of McKee Medical Center at a challenging time in health care. What do you see as the biggest challenge both fiscally and medically in the year ahead? I believe you will see all hospitals in Northern Colorado emphasize physician relations in 2010. Recruiting and retaining a quality medical staff is paramount. We have recruited many new physicians, including several heart specialists with the...more
Can you imagine a hospital that has no adequate medical power supplies? Not only do hospitals need medical power supplies as an integral part of its operations but it forms the very foundation of their mission in saving lives and it is a major component in nearly all the critical medical equipments. In a nutshell, it has life-saving importance.Medical Power Supplies: TypesInevitably, patients and operational safety takes the precedence when...more
Author: Olukunle OdeboJustice Minister and the Attorney General of the Federation, Chief Michael Kaase Aondoakaa [SAN] said the health status or medical report of all Nigerians including President Umaru Yar’Adua is privileged and can only be published in the official gazette of the Federal Government. Besides, the Chief Law officer of the Federation said the procedure for the determination of whether the President is capable of discharging the duties and functions of his office is expressly provided for in the Constitution. The position of the Justice Minister is contained in his affidavit to the interrogatories posed to him by Lagos Lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana who is in court to compel Yar’ Adua to hand over power to his Vice, Goodluck Jonathan while he is away in Saudi Arabia on health grounds. Beside Falana, a former Minority Leader in the House of Representatives, Farouk Adamu Aliyu and Chairman of the Jigawa chapter of the Nigerian Bar Association [NBA], Mr. Sani Gabbas have also filed a similar suit. Meanwhile, the court presided by Justice Dan Abutu has ordered that the three cases which are similar in nature be consolidated and adjourned till January 14, 2010 for mention...more
Author: Caitlina FullerThe healthcare field is considered to be 'recession-proof' meaning that regardless of how poor the economy is, there will always be jobs available. While millions of people are facing layoffs and unemployment due to our faltering economy, the heathcare field is still in great need of qualified personnel. One of the most...more
Ketamine is a drug that is becoming more and more widely used. It is a popular drug amongst clubbers. It has hallucinogenic and painkilling effects. It affects users in all different ways and the effect it might have on one person can be different to the effect it will have on another. It is similar to taking LSD and users tend to have what is...more
Crystal Meth is a stimulant drug which is made up of a variety and number of chemicals. As this drug is cheap to buy, it's usage amongst people has grown dramatically over the years. Some experts believe that as much as 90 percent of users are addicted straight away, with just one use of the drug causing immediate addiction with lasting physical and mental health damage.Crystal Meth can be smoked, snorted or injected with most addicts not knowing what is in the drug.This drug is known for giving the user a euphoric feeling and long term energy which makes it popular amongst addicts. It has in the past been considered trendy and as a club drug. Some users make this their drug of choice to keep they're energy up and for losing their inhibitions. Users feel more awake and it suppresses appetite with some people using it initially to lose weight but almost immediately becoming hooked on the drug. What addicts or users don't realise is that this drug is more toxic than crack and is just as addictive as heroin, if not more so. The first hit that the user gets when taking the drug is so intense that the initial feeling can quickly make them dependent upon it. As with most drugs, the more...more
Maybe you have read or heard this line constantly. When someone hooked on drugs and alcohol eventually makes a decision to make that change, their first query is how?Many of them may be able to overcome their obsession all alone while others just...more
Author: Anushka RoyNo doubt that a large number of tourists come to India to enjoy its climate fairs and culture. But the number of medical tourists is equally impressive. The number of people who come to India for medical purposes is increasing day...more
Author: Hector MillaThroughout your high school career, you have made smart decisions. Unlike some of your friends, you stayed away from drugs and are now ready to graduate high school will all your brain cells intact. Unfortunately, you still have...more
Author: Aarkstore Enterprise Aarkstore announce a new report "Top 10 Medical Equipment Trends in 2010" through its vast collection of market research report.Summarynew report, “Top 10 Medical Equipment Trends in 2010” is an essential source of...more
A drug is a chemical substance which is prescribed by the Doctor to treat the illness and also the level of dosage is decided by the Doctor. But some drugs are used illegally, which affects the central nervous system and make the person to become...more
Author: Nancy RoseAs a coder, you learn new codes every day and pep up medical billing and coding career information. This is notwithstanding the case that you may have taken a few college courses and aced the medical terminology portion of your CPC...more