Four Important Considerations When Planning Your Cardiac Stress Testing Equipment

Posted on: 29 July 2016
Whether you're a cardiologist starting a new practice or an internal medicine specialist looking to enhance your services, if you're setting up a cardiac stress test lab, there's a lot to think about. Here are four considerations you don't want to ignore. Space Cardiac stress testing equipment takes up more square footage than you might imagine. You will need room for at least one treadmill (preferably with an extra-long deck, see below), as well as for an EKG (ECG) monitor/control station and multiple people administering the test (e.
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Five Easy Ways To Treat Vaginal Dryness

Posted on: 18 July 2016
Vaginal dryness can be caused by a number of circumstances that affect the amount of estrogen in a women's body. The most common is ageing, but dryness can also be the result of childbirth, breastfeeding, certain medical treatments like chemotherapy and radiation and medications such as those used to reduce fibroids. Even some allergies can cause dryness. Whatever the reason, vaginal dryness can make intercourse painful and difficult. Fortunately, there are a number of ways to combat this common issue.
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The Thrills Of Chills: Health Conditions That Make You Feel Cold (And When To Talk To Your Doctor)

Posted on: 4 July 2016
Everyone gets cold sometimes, especially in the icy grip of winter. But feeling cold isn't always due to the temperature, and is downright odd when it happens during the dog days of summer. If you're cold all the time, no matter what the weather is outside, then chances are good you have a medical condition making you feel this way. So if you're wondering exactly what conditions can make you feel like it's winter all year long, then here's what you need to know.
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Faqs About Eye Health After Age 60

Posted on: 21 June 2016
Changes to your vision after the age of 60 can have an impact on your lifestyle. Fortunately for you, making smart decisions about your eye health and being aware of changes to look for, you can improve the chances of having good eye health. If you are 60 or older, here is what you need to know about your vision.  What Visual Problems Can Occur? As you grow older, you are more susceptible to age-related eye conditions.
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