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Photo of the Week
Dr. Richard Silver, a member of our Medical Advisory Board, who was also voted "Doctor of the Year" at the 2007 National Patient Conference, and Amy Parrish, South Carolina Chapter President, both walk at the Chapter's 2007 walk. |
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Linda M. Gorman |
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Gary Barg |
"Advance Directives," by Linda M. Gorman, R.N., M.N., C.N.S.-B.C., O.C.N., C.H.P.N.
"For Caregivers Only," by Gary Barg
This year’s National Conference will be held Friday to Sunday, July 25–27 at the Manhattan Beach Marriott.
Hotel highlights:
- This hotel is nonsmoking
- Located close to LAX, beaches, shopping, dining, and entertainment
- Great location with a 9 hole, par 3 executive golf course on site
- All guest rooms are specifically designed to fit all business and leisure needs
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Featured doctors: Richard M. Silver, M.D., Chair; Richard N. Channick, M.D., FCCP; Kristin B. Highland, M.D.; Myung H. Park, M.D., FACC; Robert W. Simms, M.D.
This article is technical, but it is filled with excellent information.
(Requires free registration to Medscape.com.) |
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. took another step towards guaranteeing access to affordable health care for all of us today by introducing his No Discrimination in Health Insurance Act, which will bring an end to the practice of allowing insurance companies to deny coverage to any citizen because of a pre-existing medical condition. |
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by David Leader, D.M.D.
The most vexing of dental ailments affects the muscles and joint that allow for the lower jaw to move.
Patients present to their dentists and to specialists with a litany of complaints that require time and effort to resolve. Insurance does not usually cover the treatment, which often adds financial pressure to frustration. |
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by Joseph Shanahan, M.D.
Question
How does the referral process work when someone has secondary PAH as a result of scleroderma? Does the internal medicine/primary care physician follow the patient and then refer him or her to a rheumatologist/pulmonologist? Does the pulmonologist get involved as well?
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Boris Said |
Boris Said takes over as pilot of the No. 25 "No Fear Energy / Advance Auto Parts Ford Fusion" for the two NASCAR Nationwide Series international races in Mexico City (April 20) and Montreal (Aug. 2). For the race this coming Sunday, April 20, Bobby will surrender his seat for the on the road course at the Mexico 200 in Mexico City.
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