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Religious disbelief among analytical thinkers

Nov
17

Date: November 17th, 2013

Even though making other people think analytically didn’t have a big impact as such on the way they did see the world, the impact was noticeable still, said Will Gervais, the study lead author, a psychology graduate in Canada at University of British Columbia. During the study, Gervais noted that they those who participated didn’t enter being devout believers and left being committed atheists.

Your genetic secrets might be at a risk

Nov
16

Date: November 16th, 2013

People submit their genetic material to scientific researchers expecting that they will remain anonymous and the secret won’t be exposed to anyone. However, a recent study has demonstrated that this privacy could be breached, in particular, of the male volunteers. According to a report that appeared in journal Science in the issue of Jan. 18, the researchers said that they determined the identities of about 50 people who had gone through genome sequencing.

Why online forged marriages may be long lasting

Nov
15

Date: November 15th, 2013

It is not always that people meet online and get married, but a new study shows that the Internet could be a place where you are assured of finding a perfect mate and enjoy a great marriage. According to the study findings, couples who met and married online were highly likely to stay together and be happy compared to couples that met in the old fashioned style.

How iPod touch can help in optimization of medical practice experience

Nov
13

Date: November 13th, 2013

Recent years have seen an increase in development of medical apps that are extremely useful to providers of health care. However, little is known of how various mobile medical apps can enhance doctor- patient experience. But as you shall soon find out, there are various apps that can be used to optimize the overall experience of your practice.

Introducing Xanax- what you should know

Nov
08

Date: November 8th, 2013

As a benzodiazepine, Alprazolam (Xanax) affects brain chemicals, which might become unbalanced resulting in anxiety. Alprazolam is prescribed for treatment of anxiety disorders, anxiety resulting from depression and panic disorders. It is strongly advised that you avoid using Alprazolam when you are pregnant as this can end up harming your unborn baby.

Preventing Stroke in Atrial Fibrillation

Nov
07

Date: November 7th, 2013

What you should know about Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation is one of the so called new diseases in the modern world. Surprisingly, this disease has now affected more than two million people in America and it is increasingly becoming a serious health concern.

DR. X is good or not

Nov
06

Date: November 6th, 2013

Even though people have more access to various facts regarding physicians currently more than ever, most people while answering questions about the clinical competence of doctors majorly rely on subjective opinions rather than research or actual facts. As such, you will hear definite answers that Dr. X is a very good doctor and doctor Y is not a great doctor.

A critical look at health care

Nov
05

Date: November 5th, 2013

Washington state legislature is among the legislatures in the country that are feeling the serious effects of the currently ongoing recession. Just like the others, Washington looked at Medicaid program as one of the places where money should be cut to help contain the budget shortfall.

Bypass Surgery Centers

Nov
04

Date: November 4th, 2013

Consumer Reports is the group that ranks everything ranging from cars to vacuums. This time round the group was ranking Bypass surgery Centers in the country. The rating aimed at identifying the top performing 50 centers in the nation based on the risk adjusted data sent to the registry of Society of  Thoraic Surgeons.

Arrive at the Emergency Department

Nov
03

Date: November 3rd, 2013

Advantages of arriving at ED by an ambulance

Some things might look obvious, but they might not be as easy as they seem. One of the dumb questions that anyone can ask is whether to go directly to an emergency department or call 911 while at home and you suspect that you are in a critical medical emergency such as a heart attack. The conventional wisdom among most people is that they should call an ambulance to drive them to the ED.