Archive for March, 2011
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THE CARBOHYDRATE ADDICT’S DIET: DIRECTIONS
As you begin the Carbohydrate Addict’s Diet, follow the Entry Plan for two weeks. Weigh yourself every day and record your weight. At the end of two weeks you will be able to see your weight loss for that period. Then decide if you want to continue to lose weight in the coming week or [...]
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RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS (RA) AND GOVERNMENT HEALTH INSURANCE
Medicare. People may qualify for this federally funded health insurance program if they are over age 65 or if they have received Social Security DIB for more than twenty-four months. There are two parts of Medicare: Part A and Part B. Part A covers inpatient hospital care and is financed through FICA taxes. Part В [...]
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FEVER IN RETURNED TRAVELERS: EXPOSURE HISTORY AND INCUBATION PERIOD
Exposure history The risk for acquiring a tropical infection is affected by the activities performed during travel. Since many tropical illnesses have nonspecific symptoms and physical signs, identifying a unique exposure may provide the only clue to the correct diagnosis. Activities in remote areas, such as hiking or camping, increase the chance of exposure to [...]