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Study Shows Asthma Coaches Reduce Rehospitalization

the Health Advocate wrote 7 months ago: March 2009 issue Patients with chronic illness must learn to recognize signs, symptoms, and triggers … more →

Tags: on learning, African-American, Asthma

Just When She Thought the Asthma Was under Control

the Health Advocate wrote 7 months ago: First Friday in First Person. Asthma, which affects about 20 million asthmatics must beware of drug … more →

Tags: 1st Friday in 1st person, Asthma, Depression, Side Effects, Singulair

Would You Have a Preventative Mastectomy1 comment

the Health Advocate wrote 7 months ago: “She took the sealed envelope into the parking lot and into her car, and opened it alone. Posi … more →

Tags: on prevention, breast cancer, Genetic testing, mastectomy

National Cancer Control Month1 comment

the Health Advocate wrote 8 months ago: Featured Health Observance.  April is Cancer Control Month. Since 1938, this annual proclamation has … more →

Tags: on prevention, on learning, "featured Health Observance", Cancer, Exercise, Diet, Research

The Story of a Kidney

the Health Advocate wrote 8 months ago: The television drama ER has been delivering excellent stories around death and dying as well as the … more →

Tags: the question of ethics, autonomy, Bioethics, Kidney Disease, Television, TV

Stroke, Not Just All in Your Head

the Health Advocate wrote 9 months ago: In recognition of American Heart Month, this video recognizes the 2nd cause of death among American … more →

Tags: on learning, Video, cardiovascular disease, CVD, Blacks, Stroke, Type II Diabetes, Disability, morbidity

On Valentine's Day, Give the Ultimate Gift of Love2 comments

the Health Advocate wrote 9 months ago: National Donor Day. On Valentine’s Day, the holiday that celebrates love, there is no more lov … more →

Tags: on learning, "featured Health Observance", Organ Donation, bone marrow donation, blood transfusion

Doctors Appreciate the Active & Informed Patient

the Health Advocate wrote 10 months ago: In the NYTimes.com article, In Search of a Good Doctor, Pauline Chen, MD surveys several fellow doct … more →

Tags: on prevention, autonomy, Bioethics, Prevention

Should Informed Consent Include Disparities Data

the Health Advocate wrote 10 months ago: Today’s post was inspired by a Denise Grady article I read in the New York Times Second Opinio … more →

Tags: the question of ethics, Bioethics, Informed Consent, Cancer


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