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Study identifies gaps in primary health care for seniors with multiple chronic conditions

Study identifies gaps in primary health care for seniors with multiple chronic conditions
The number of health care services seniors use is determined more by the number of chronic conditions they have than by their age, according to a new study from the Canadian Institute for Health Information.

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Insurance, Race and Poverty Affect Cancer Care, Researchers Report

Insurance, Race and Poverty Affect Cancer Care, Researchers Report
SUNDAY, Oct. 3 (HealthDay News) — Patients who don’t have private health insurance or are poor or black fare worse than others if they get cancer, three new studies find.

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UCSF to showcase advances in diabetes research and care

UCSF to showcase advances in diabetes research and care
The UCSF Diabetes Center will celebrate a decade of advancing research and patient care in diabetes with a scientific symposium featuring the nation’s leaders in the field.

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Harvard Pilgrim Health Care is the Nation’s #1 Private Health Plan on NCQA’s 2010-11 Health Insurance Ranking List

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care is the Nation’s #1 Private Health Plan on NCQA’s 2010-11 Health Insurance Ranking List
Harvard Pilgrim is nation’s top-ranked plan for the seventh consecutive year

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Affordable Care Act needs funding for prevention

Affordable Care Act needs funding for prevention
Almost everyone will agree with the old adage that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” That admonition is clearly an important consideration as we face the future of our personal health and the health care costs associated with maintaining it.

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There Should Be Mandatory Flu Vaccines For All Health Care Workers, American Academy Of Pediatrics

There Should Be Mandatory Flu Vaccines For All Health Care Workers, American Academy Of Pediatrics
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) announced today that it believes all health care workers should have mandatory (compulsory) flu shots. The AAP adds that health-care associated influenza outbreaks contribute considerably to patient morbidity and mortality and also place a financial burden on health care systems. Health care associated influenza outbreaks are common, says the AAP. In view …

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Symptoms of Diabetes from Diabetes Care Club


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Diabetes Care – Practitioner Education


How the University of Warwick works with medical professional to develop understanding of the diagnosis and Treatment of Diabetes.

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Diabetes Care Management Program Lowers Health Care Costs, Hospitalization Rates

Diabetes Care Management Program Lowers Health Care Costs, Hospitalization Rates
Medicare patients with diabetes and cardiovascular disease can significantly reduce both the cost of their medical care and rates of hospitalization by participating in a telephone-based diabetes disease management program, a new study finds. The authors will present their results Monday at The Endocrine Society’s 92nd Annual Meeting in San Diego.

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Dog Health Treatment & Advice : How to Treat Diabetes in Dogs

Treating diabetes in dogs requires providing a high protein, low carbohydrate diet, administering regular insulin injections, getting a pet-specific glucometer and doing weekly glucose checks. Care for diabetic dogs, sure to feed them specialty food from the veterinarian, with health information from a veterinarian in this free video on pet care.

Expert: Dr. Aimee Beger
Bio: Dr. Aimee Beger works for McClintock Animal Care Center in Tempe, Ariz.
Filmmaker: Ryan Quinn

Duration : 0:1:43

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