July 2016 - MD Monthly

Dr. David Lam Helps Patients Safely Lose Weight With The Gastric Sleeve Bariatric Surgical Procedure

July 28, 2016

Obesity is a significant public health concern. The epidemic affects approximately 93 million Americans. It is now considered to be a life-threatening disease, responsible for reducing quality of life... Read More...

A Checklist For Setting Up Your Own Medical Practice

Cynthia Huchingson

July 27, 2016

Rx Resources

The business of healthcare is a serious one as it can make or break even the best physicians. In the course of my work with clients helping them through these steps, I encourage them to not only be in... Read More...

PhRMA Le Cuenta Las 5 Cosas Que Debe Considerar Cuando Compre Su Seguro Médico

Special To MD Monthly

July 27, 2016

MD Español

Recientemente, Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) lanzó su sitio web en español, dedicado a ayudar los usuarios hispanos con sus dudas de cobertura en salud, ofreciendo d... Read More...

Emerging Stem Cell Therapy Helps Heal Legendary Coach Jackie Sherrill

Special To MD Monthly

July 26, 2016

Medical Innovations, Men's, Women's

After a lifetime of playing sports and coaching collegiate football, the years had taken a toll on Jackie Sherrill, former head coach at Washington State University in 1976, the University of Pittsbur... Read More...

HIPAA The Mighty Hippo

K. Andy Tiwari

July 25, 2016

Rx Resources

If you mention potential violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to a hospital or physician, they’ll likely recoil in horror as though facing the gaping maw ... Read More...

Millennials Are Entering The Workforce In Pain and In Need Of Help

Bill Pace

July 25, 2016

Men's, Women's

Generation Y has been tethered to technology for most of their lives. They rely on technology outside of work to socialize.... Read More...

Why Your Eye Doctor May Be the First Line of Defense Against MS

Faisal Haq, M.D.

July 22, 2016

Men's, Women's

Numbness, tingling, muscle weakness and paralysis are symptoms commonly associated with multiple sclerosis (MS). What many people don’t realize is, people who suffer from MS often experience visi... Read More...

Northwest Vista College Program Helps Community Access Healthcare

Special To MD Monthly

July 21, 2016

Men's, Women's

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Navigating the healthcare system can be a scary thing, especially for patients who are faced with a debilitating illness that may require ongoing care. Knowing where to turn can be frightening.... Read More...

Do You Know The Symptoms Of Life-Threatening Anaphylaxis?

Special To MD Monthly

July 21, 2016

Children's

Typically, people with allergies develop mild to moderate symptoms, such as a runny nose, watery eyes or a rash. However, sometimes allergy symptoms can be life-threatening. Life-threatening allergic react... Read More...

Why Are Chronically Ill Patients Being Denied Cutting-Edge Therapy In The U.S.?

Jennifer Ziegler, Tracy Thompson and SammyJo Wilkinson

July 21, 2016

Men's, Opinion/Analysis, Research, Senior, Women's

There is growing concern in the regenerative medicine community that current regulatory policies in the U.S. lag behind many other countries. With the increased population of Americans being diagnosed... Read More...

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