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How To Treat Hemorrhoids: From Home Treatment To Medical Care

June 10, 2010

Definition: Hemorrhoids are a venous dilation inside the anal sphincter of the rectum and beneath the mucous membrane (internal), or outside the anal sphincter and beneath the surface of the skin (external). The tissue of the walls of the venous system become weak and the veins may even form clots of blood. They can protrude [...]

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Red flags in your medical bills

April 30, 2010

Billing experts say simply knowing common billing mistakes can help save you money. Here’s a guide. View full post on CNN.com – Health

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Medical bill danger zones

April 29, 2010

Billing experts say simply knowing common billing mistakes can help save you money. Here’s a guide. View full post on CNN.com – Health

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Keeping hackers out of implanted medical devices

April 18, 2010

Nathanael Paul likes the convenience of the insulin pump that regulates his diabetes. It communicates with other gadgets wirelessly and adjusts his blood sugar levels automatically. View full post on CNN.com – Health

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Medical pot users risk job loss

March 28, 2010

When a rare form of cancer invaded Joseph Casias’ nasal cavity and his brain, his doctor prescribed marijuana to help alleviate the daily pain. View full post on CNN.com – Health

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At Bronx clinic, the eyes are windows to medical records

March 16, 2010

But far from the sleek European airports, a South Bronx clinic that operates in one of the most impoverished U.S. areas uses iris scanning to prevent medical record mishaps. View full post on CNN.com – Health

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Health care sick with medical waste

March 4, 2010

CNN takes an up-close look at health care waste: insurance markups, billing mistakes, and overcharges; the difficulty in comparison shopping for the best prices for care; and incentives to do expensive procedures. View full post on CNN.com – Health

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Unlocking a medical mystery: Stuttering

February 10, 2010

A new study brings researchers one step closer to unraveling a medical mystery that has perplexed scientists for thousands of years: What causes people to stutter? View full post on CNN.com – Health

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Medical journal retracts controversial study

February 2, 2010

The medical journal The Lancet on Tuesday retracted a controversial 1998 paper that linked the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine to autism. View full post on CNN.com – Health

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Opinion: Haiti medical care shameful

January 25, 2010

A team of doctors from New York City recently traveled to Haiti to help provide care for those injured in the January 12th earthquake. What they saw there shocked them. View full post on CNN.com – Health

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