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Should I Consider Physical Therapy?

by CharlesUibel Question by Bob S: Should I consider physical therapy? I’m a college freshman currently at Drake University. Next year, assuming I get accepted (I’ve already submitted the application), I’m transferring to the University of Minnesota; my first choice major is Biology, Society, and Environment (it’s a BA, not a BS). I’ve been considering physical therapy as a career, which would mean DPT grad school. I have a few questions, though. Read more... ...

Denver Detox Center | Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers | Denver Detox Center

...  Detox Center | Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers | Denver Detox Center – http://rehabdenver.net Denver Detox Center specialize in drug and alcohol dependency by means of counseling, sober living, detox in Denver, and more. Call 87…   MinuteClinic and Main Line Health(R) Agree to Clinical Collaboration in … MinuteClinic medical clinics in Southeastern Pennsylvania are staffed by nurse practitioners who provide treatment for acute illnesses and administer wellness and prevention services, including health condition monitoring. … region's respected acute … Read more on Wall Street Journal Read ...

In Brief: Hunter Arraigned in Shooting Death

...  brief: Hunter arraigned in shooting death Peniel Residential Drug/Alcohol Treatment Center recently established an advisory board made up primarily of local community and business leaders. Board members include Chairman Randall Rodkey, Vice Chairman Bob Barrett, Secretary Terri … Read more on The Tribune-Democrat MinuteClinic and Main Line Health(R) Agree to Clinical Collaboration in … MinuteClinic medical clinics in Southeastern Pennsylvania are staffed by nurse practitioners who provide treatment for acute illnesses and administer wellness and prevention services, including health condition monitoring. … region's respected acute … Read more on Wall Street Journal Read ...

Quote From Chirobase?

Question by Zen Cat: Quote from Chirobase? On Kalos’s advice I decided to read Chirobase, and randomly pulled up a page http://www.chirobase.org/01General/chiroquotes.html Assuming for the moment that chiropractic is a valid therapy with real uses, why wouldn’t chiropractors be seriously concerned about the potential for a portion of their practice to cause injury and work to eliminate that particular treatment unless it was truly necessary and of significant benefit in a particular instance? Physicians do not routinely remove tonsils the way they used to. Cancer specialists compare the benefits of a lumpectomy to a mastectomy and determine whether the more serious procedure is required or more desirable in a particular case. But most chiropractors have a blind devotion to such things as neck manipulation and are unwilling to acknowledge its risks. This, to my mind, is evidence that chiropractic is largely a religion. Does anyone else find this quote extremely funny? Best  ...

How Old Do You Have to Be to Get Medicine for Anxiety?

Question by Zyon: How old do you have to be to get medicine for anxiety? I heard that you have to be 18.. but I think I have moderate anxiety but If I can’t get medicine til i’m 18 cuz i’m only 16 now there is no point of going to the doctors… I live in PA if that matters.. thanks ! Best answer: Answer by AbigailI don’t think their is a set age. I know children who take meds. Get your parents to take you for a full physical. The doctor will determine what you can take. They have alot of natural herbal remedies also. Read more... ...

Pain Medicine: An Emerging Specialty for Nurse Practitioners

...  Medicine: An Emerging Specialty for Nurse Practitioners … Englewood, New Jersey. The primary goal is to develop a therapeutic relationship with patients who are looking to be considered a partner in planning their healthcare and managing their pain. … This includes obtaining a history and physical … Read more on Monthly Prescribing Reference Englewood Hospital's Youth Employment Program Provides Invaluable Job … Students trained alongside physicians, nurses and staff in a variety of capacities, ...

Absence of Health Issues on Election Agenda Bodes Ill for Much-Needed Reform

...  where individual hospitals tended to be islands in an ocean of health-care without coherence. Many private hospitals offer their services … Read more on Crikey (blog) Why it's time to get out of our comfort zone when deciding how to spend health … Patients presenting to their regular hospital with chronic illnesses, including mental health issues, should be admitted directly to their appropriate ward rather than be unnecessarily funneled through the emergency department. Nurse practitioners in … Read more on Crikey (blog) Read ...