Posts Tagged ‘Patient Education’
Social Media Networking: Twitter Chat with Sharecare’s Sleep Experts
Monday, January 23, 2012 22:02 No CommentsBy Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA
Join me @BarbaraFicarra and @SharecareNow sleep experts for a spirited conversation about sleep problems and solutions on 1/24/12 from 12 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. EST for a twitter chat. Twitter hashtag is #geturzzzs.
Sleep is an essential part of our health and well-being. Sleep isn’t a luxury but […]
How to Filter Cancer Prevention Headlines
Thursday, October 14, 2010 19:08 2 CommentsGuest post submitted by MD Anderson Cancer Center
Most of us can’t keep up with all the new ways to avoid cancer. Thanks to the Internet, we now have an unlimited supply of cancer knowledge at our fingertips. But, how can we filter out the good, the bad and the questionable?
Below are steps to help you […]
Bruce Dan, MD Blogs About His Cancer Treatment
Monday, May 3, 2010 12:57 1 CommentBy Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA
For Health Consumers and Medical Professionals
Heartfelt accounts of cancer treatment documented with humor
Part I
“I must say, good-naturedly, that the physicians and nurses are reluctant to give you an exact answer to a question. It’s always, “It depends.” I realize that things vary, but if a Martian came to earth and […]
What Moms Ought to Know About Pouring Their Child’s Medicine
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 20:56 1 CommentBy Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA
A Spoonful of Medicine: Not a good thing
A recent study in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that people who use a kitchen spoons to pour liquid medicine aren’t getting the right dosage. Here’s what to use to get it right.
Measuring Precisely is Vital
Ask any pastry chef or professional […]
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