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Nasal Fearrigation

14 Jan

By Shalmali Pal

My pre-bedtime routine includes nasal irrigation with a neti pot, so I found recent news about "brain-eating" amoebas gaining access through neti-based nasal washing, and causing primary amoebic meningoencephalitis, quite alarming.

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Yes! You CAN Be a Non-Smoker – Here’s How

14 Jan

The right time to quit smoking is… RIGHT NOW. To help you in your journey, here are some new articles to assist you, give you info, and get you started on the right path to your new smoke-free life.
  • Avoiding the Weight Pitfalls of Smoking Cessation
  • Quitting Smoking – What Actually Happens After You Quit?
  • Are Chantix Side Effects Riskier Than Smoking?
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    Auto Insurance Savings Tips and Advice

    14 Jan

    Ready to save money on your auto insurance? Getting discount auto insurance can seem like a confusing nightmare, but when you’re armed with good information and advice, there are some great car insurance rates and discounts to be found. Below are some articles that can help you find specials, discounts, and little known tidbits that can all add up to big savings.

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    Auto Insurance Bids

    14 Jan

    Insurance companies are nothing if not competitive and once they know that you are a ‘savvy’ insurance buyer they will be able to give you their best prices. To do this successfully you will need to be sure that everyone is quoting you on exactly the same requirements. Otherwise you will not be able to compare the prices correctly. Or to put it another way, you will be comparing “apples with Bananas” and this will drive you nuts trying to sort out the different deals or auto insurance bids from their standard packages.

     
     

    FCC May Move on Old, Troubling "Pay-For-Play" TV News Ethics Issue

    13 Jan

    By Gary Schwitzer

    “TV newscasts are increasingly seeded with corporate advertising
    masquerading as news — and the federal government wants to do something
    about it,” reports the Washington Post.
    It’s an issue that may have arisen more often with health news than
    with any other topic.  A quick (and probably incomplete) scan of my
    blog shows we’ve written about it every year for the past 5 years: Read the rest of this entry »

     
     

    Chapel Hill Bars

    13 Jan

    If you’re looking for unique Chapel Hill bars, check out East End. Located next to Linda’s and across from town hall, East End offers an incredibly large and diverse menu of martinis and other specialty drinks.

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    A Renowned Hole in the Head

    12 Jan

    By Nancy Walsh

    Head injury and its sequelae have been much in the news lately, with football players suing the National Football League for misleading them about the long-term dangers of repetitive hits to the head, and Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz.) appearing at an event marking the one-year anniversary of her shooting in Tucson. This has brought to mind another famous head injury — that of Phineas P. Gage, who in 1848 was in an accident while working as a railroad gang foreman in Vermont. During rock blasting, powder ignited and propelled a 3 1/2-foot tamping iron through his head, entering the side of his face and exiting behind his left eye through the top of his head.

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    ENT Specialist: Using Robot for Apnea Surgery Like Using Rifle to Kill an Ant

    12 Jan

    By Gary Schwitzer

    Ear, nose and throat specialist Christopher Chang, MD, blogged about a Newark Star-Ledger story he saw about “surgeons on the cutting edge in fight against sleep apnea” using robotic surgery.
    Chang wrote: Read the rest of this entry »

     
     

    KevinMD’s Take, January 11, 2012

    12 Jan

    By Kevin, M.D.

    When I talk to doctors about social media, one piece of advice I give to them is, "Google yourself."

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    What’s Wrong with Steven Tyler’s Feet (Besides the Toenail Polish)?

    11 Jan

    By Celebrity Diagnosis

    In our latest installment of Ailments of Aging Rock Stars, we describe one thing that can happen to your feet after jumping around on stage for decades.

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    Turbo Fire Reviews

    11 Jan

    It’s the new year and many people are looking to shed pounds and get in shape. One of the new weight loss programs to hit the market is Turbo Fire, which you can learn more about by visiting the link above.

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    "Gizmo Idolatry," Robotic Prostatectomy, and Real Data

    09 Jan

    By Gary Schwitzer

    Robotic prostatectomy has spread all over the U.S., despite the fact
    that we don’t have clinical trial data to show that it’s better than
    traditional open surgery.  The marketing of the new, the high-tech, is
    amplified by news coverage that uses headlines such as the following: Read the rest of this entry »

     
     

    Tell the World, but Don’t Tell the Press

    09 Jan

    By Kristina Fiore

    Lots of worthy stories don’t receive as much attention as they should when they’re published during the weeks surrounding Christmas and New Year’s, so I’m not reluctant to bring up a two-week-old post from Ivan Oransky’s Embargo Watch blog that garnered only two comments. Read the rest of this entry »

     
     

    Protect Your iPhone In Case The Worst Happens

    09 Jan

    I don’t know about you, but I spent a pretty penny on my iPhone. It sure would be horrible if something happened and I had to pay that much AGAIN just to replace it if something horrible went wrong. Look into insurance for your iPhone of Blackberry – it’s totally worth it!
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    How To Protect Your Laptop

    09 Jan

    You paid good money for that laptop computer – now, how do you protect it? Get insurance for it, that’s how! Naturally, we all think we’ll never need it, but it’s way better to be safe than sorry, isn’t it? Below are some resources to help you find the best rates on insurance for your laptop.
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    Quick Info About Zetaclear

    09 Jan

    There are quite a few places where you can buy ZetaClear online and some are more reliable than others.  Fortunately, the official supplier offers ongoing discounts, a money back guarantee and ships virtually anywhere in the world.  Click to find out where to buy ZetaClear.Learn more at: zetaclearwarning.net Read the rest of this entry »

     
     

    Limitations of Surrogate Outcomes and Progression-Free Survival

    09 Jan

    By Gary Schwitzer

    In a BMJ analysis
    (unfortunately, a subscription is required for full access), Mayo’s Dr.
    Victor Montori and two co-authors wrote that the use of surrogate
    outcomes to suggest a benefit from medical interventions – instead of
    “important patient outcomes such as death, quality of life or functional
    capacity” – was damaging patient care.

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    10 Tricky Food Label Claims to Scrutinize in 2012

    07 Jan

    By Gary Schwitzer

    My friend and former CNN co-worker Robert Davis has released his new book, Coffee Is Good for You: From Vitamin C and Organic Foods to Low-Carb and Detox Diets, the Truth about Diet and Nutrition Claims (available in bookstores and online).

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    Same Old Resolutions?

    07 Jan

    By Greg Laub

    It’s no secret that a healthier lifestyle is often found right at the top of most everyone’s New Year’s Resolution lists. Lose
    weight. Get (back) in shape. Eat healthier. Reduce stress. Quit smoking,
    drinking or both.

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    DUI Lawyer Henry County

    07 Jan

    Some attorneys may even take your money just to tell you to plead guilty to the charges. When you contact the Law Offices of Richard S. Lawson we will thoroughly review the details of your case and develop a comprehensive defense that will help you resolve your DUI charge in a quick and efficient manner.

     
     

    Barrow County Realtors – Winder GA Area

    06 Jan

    Looking for homes in Winder GA or the Barrow County area? We’ll help you find your dream home, and at a price you an afford. Want to sell? We’ll help you sell your property as quickly as possible, getting you the best possible deal.

     
     

    Zetaclear Reviews

    06 Jan

    Once I saw the great results, I felt that I should share this secret with everyone else who has had this problem. I also wanted to share with everyone how it can be purchased safely, at the cheapest price, and most importantly avoid getting scammed or ripped off!

     
     

    Nikon d3100 Review

    06 Jan

    I decided to create this site where I could present a whole range of information on popular equipment, as well as letting people know where they can get what they are looking for at the cheapest price from reliable and secure suppliers. Visit us at ElectronicSupermarket.com

     
     

    ‘Till by turning, turning we come round right.

    05 Jan

    By Peggy Peck

    Not far from where I live — well, actually, on the opposite side of Cleveland from where I live — is the city of Shaker Heights, which is perhaps best known as the home town of Paul Newman. But before Paul, there were the Shakers who gave the city its name. Shakers, or more properly the United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing, were an American Christian sect that were founded in England in the 18th century and gained some limited popularity in America in the decades following the Revolutionary War.

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    The New HealthNewsReview.org and New Blog Name: Health News Watchdog

    05 Jan

    By Gary Schwitzer

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