Health and Society
The U.S. population has many disparities in health and well-being when you compare social, economic and environmental conditions. Researchers and scholars are studying ways to improve the nations health as a whole by examining various factors that influence health and inform public policy. Some academic programs have been designed to establish leaders in the health-care community who recognize these differences and look beyond the traditional spheres for ideas.
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Vietnam veterans with type 2 diabetes are eligible for disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) based on their presumed exposure to Agent Orange or other herbicides. Under Section 102, Public Law 104-262, the Veterans' Health... Full Answer
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- Q What does it mean when a hospital has "magnet certification?"
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Betty Long, RN, MHA, NursingThis certification was developed by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and is one of the prominent sources of successful nursing practices around the world. Nursing departments go through a rigorous assessment and evaluation process before... Full Answer
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- Q What is allogeneic stem cell transplantation?
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Allogeneic stem cell transplantation is a procedure in which a person receives blood-forming stem cells (cells from which all blood cells develop) from a genetically similar, but not identical, donor. This is often a sister or brother, but could be an... Full Answer
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- Q What is allogeneic bone marrow transplantation?
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Allogeneic bone marrow transplantation is a procedure in which a person receives stem cells (cells from which all blood cells develop) from a genetically similar, but not identical, donor. Full Answer
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- Q What precautions should I take to avoid food-borne illness?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyGerms are everywhere when you're cooking food. From washing your hands to keeping a clean cutting board, Dr. Oz emphasizes food safety in the kitchen in this video. Full Answer
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- Q How do I check a plastic surgeon's malpractice record?
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Dr. Stuart Linder, Plastic & Reconstructive SurgeryBefore choosing your surgeon, one area you will want to check is the doctor's malpractice record. This should be one of the questions you ask him in person, and then verify his answer with your state board of insurance. Full Answer
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- Q How can multi-generational care add stress to middle aged women?
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Dr. Michael Roizen, Internal MedicineWomen in their 40s and 50s are part of what we like to call the “sandwich generation.” They’re taking care of aging family members (parents or siblings) as well as their kids. Not to mention, more than half of the middle-aged sandwich... Full Answer
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- Q Who wrote the modern version of the Hippocratic Oath?
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Dr. Louis Lasagna, the dean of the School of Medicine at Tufts University, rewrote the Hippocratic Oath into a more modern version in 1964. His interpretation of the oath emphasizes sound treatment, humility, compassion and acknowledging the patient's... Full Answer
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- Q What is the Charter on Medical Professionalism?
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The Medical Professional Project, which is a coalition of international medical foundations, in 2002, introduced a document that calls for doctors to uphold three main principles. The document, which is come to be known as the Charter on Medical... Full Answer
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- Q What are some influential medical documents regarding the care of patients?
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In addition to the Charter on Medical Professionalism and the Hippocratic Oath, there are number of other documents that address issues of the proper care of patients. The World Medical Association International Code of Medical Ethics, also known as the... Full Answer
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