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- Q What is facial droop?
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Facial droop is weakness in the facial muscles caused by loss of nerve function. This can produce a distorted appearance because the facial muscles sag, usually on only one side of the face. Full Answer
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- Q What are grams per deciliter (G/DL)?
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Some medical tests report results in grams (g) per deciliter (dL). A gram is equal to the weight of one milliliter or 16 drops of water. It is about 1/30 of an ounce. A deciliter measures fluid volume equal to 1/10 of a liter. A liter is a... Full Answer
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- Q Why have some doctors ignored preventative medicine?
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Dr. Andrew Weil, Alternative & Complementary MedicinePreventative medicine has met a large degree of resistance from the medical establishment. In this video, Dr. Weil reveals why preventative medicine is often seen as unscientific, and thus, less valid. Full Answer
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- Q Is preventative medicine supported by scientific evidence?
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Dr. Andrew Weil, Alternative & Complementary MedicineSeeing the proof that preventative medicine works is often difficult since it has prevented a condition in the first place. In this video, Dr. Weil explains how too much of today's science and medicine relies on tangible evidence. Full Answer
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- Q How will the healthcare industry handle aging baby boomers?
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Dr. Andrew Weil, Alternative & Complementary MedicineThe aging baby boom generation could heavily impact our healthcare structure. In this video, Dr. Weil talks about the importance of using integrative medicine to treat this large population. Full Answer
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- Q Are more doctors being trained in preventative medicine?
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Dr. Andrew Weil, Alternative & Complementary MedicinePreventative medicine is a specialty that focuses on prevention and lifestyle change, but how many doctors receive this kind of training? In this video, Dr. Weil talks about the increase in preventative medicine graduates. Full Answer
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- Q How can preventative medicine become more mainstream?
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Dr. Andrew Weil, Alternative & Complementary MedicinePreventative medicine is essential for optimum healthcare, but it is not always practiced by doctors. In this video, Dr. Weil explains how preventative medicine could play a larger role in conventional medicine. Full Answer
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- Q What is an LTACH?
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Betty Long, RN, MHA, NursingHealthcare loves acronyms almost as much as our military or our government. Hence terms like LTACHs and SNFs and ACOs and TCUs. An LTACH is an acronym for long term acute care hospital. Not to be confused with the traditional,... Full Answer
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- Q Can a family member request a physician consult for a loved one?
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Betty Long, RN, MHA, NursingThe short answer is yes. If you have a loved one in the hospital whose treatment is complex and the medical team is (perhaps) "stumped," it is always within reason to speak with the attending physician and ask if a consult can be... Full Answer
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- Q How can health problems affect my energy levels?
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Ashley Koff, Nutrition & DieteticsFrom thyroid issues to anemia and plain old digestive disorders like constipation and irritable bowel, the state of your health in every system of your body will dictate the state of your energy level. When there's a bleep in an organ, tissue, system, or... Full Answer
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