2017

Four Mistakes To Avoid When Making A Trip To Urgent Care

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Before heading out the door to go to urgent care, it's important that you are well prepared for the visit. After all, you will want the urgent care that you need without any delays. Here are four mistakes that you need to avoid: Not Knowing How Your Insurance Works: First off, you need to know how your insurance is going to cover the costs of going to urgent care. For example, some insurance plans will have high co-pays for urgent care visits.

19 November 2017

3 Features To Look For In An Off-Site Stability Storage Company For Your Pharmacy

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In the business of pharmaceuticals, proper storage is something that is always at the forefront of your business operations. From antibiotics that require specific holding temperatures to certain medications that require particular environmental attributes, there are all kinds of needs that your products have to remain at their best quality. Unfortunately, having space to create the perfect storage environment for every medicine in your pharmacy can be a challenge. However, off-site stability storage companies give you an alternative way to safely store your products.

8 November 2017

Three Things To Know About Getting A DNA Test Done

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When someone claims that you fathered their child, it is important to make sure that the baby is yours before signing the birth certificate. There are some states that require you to pay child support for the child after you sign the birth certificate even if the baby is proven not to be yours later on down the road. The following guide walks you through a few things to know about using DNA sequencing to prove that you have or have not fathered a child:

17 October 2017

Don't Have A Primary Care Doctor? Here's Why That Needs To Change

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If you don't currently have a primary care doctor, a large part of you might not view this as a concern. This can especially be the case if you're in good health, as you may rarely need to consult a medical professional. However, it's a good idea to reconsider your position by seeking out a primary care doctor in your community who is currently accepting new patients and becoming a patient yourself.

27 September 2017

What To Expect When Your Child Needs An MRI

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One of the tests your pediatrician may order when something is wrong with your child is an MRI. This test can help find an infection, or other problems in the body that will not be found with a simple blood test. It uses radio waves and magnets to create detailed images of bones, organs, blood vessels, and soft tissue in the body. Depending on what the doctor need to see, the test can take anywhere from 20 to 90 minutes.

8 September 2017

Could Your Middle Schooler Really Be Using Drugs?

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A few decades ago, drugs were not something that parents worried about until their kids were teens. But sadly, that is changing. If you have a middle schooler, you need to be aware that drug use can begin at this age. You'll want to keep a close eye on your child's behavior, start having open and honest discussions with your child about drugs, and staying abreast on what to do if you do see signs of drug use in your middle schooler.

30 August 2017

3 Tips To Help You Protect Your Child's Hearing

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Having the ability to hear clearly is important to many people. Once hearing has been damaged, this damage is permanent. It's important that you talk to your child about the dangers of listening to music through headphones. Turning up the volume could be putting your child's hearing at risk, but there are some simple things that you can do to help prevent hearing loss in your child in the future.

5 August 2017

Why It's Smart For Potential Truck Drivers To Get Their DOT Physical Now

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As you might already know, if you are a commercial truck driver or are planning to get a job in a similar industry, it is often required to get a physical through the Department of Transportation. A lot of people dread having this done, but it can actually be a good thing to go ahead and look into it. Here's why. Be Aware of Medical Conditions If you are like many people, you might not go to the doctor unless you know that something is wrong.

22 July 2017

How To Know If You Might Be In Need Of Hearing Aids

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It s important to make sure that you are well aware of the signs that may indicate that you are in need of one or two hearing aids. This way you will have a good idea whether or not you need to go ahead and make an appointment with a doctor or hearing specialist nearby. Take note of the following signs that may indicate the need for hearing aids and compare them to what you are currently experiencing in life.

29 June 2017

When You Have A Spinal Compression Fracture: Surgical And Non-Surgical Treatment Options

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Spinal compression fractures can be a result of osteoporosis, and treatment will begin with pain management. Your doctor will want to evaluate what is causing your osteoporosis and work with you to try and stop further fractures from happening. Your fracture can heal, but it may take some time and rest for you to get back to your regular routine. Your doctor will talk with you about medications that will help control your pain and promote bone density.

20 March 2017