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Swine Flu Update: Critical Links and Facts

Key links to timely, and reputable information sources on swine flu.

Written on April 29, 2009 | Posted in Disease Trends | 1 comment

New Autism Gene Found: Patient Group Played Critical Role

A new genetic link to autism has been found and reinforces the role of brain cell connections in this condition. Patients from the AGRE database contributed samples for the research.

Written on April 28, 2009 | Posted in Genomics and Personalized Medicine | Comments

Your Genome On eBay: Bidding Starts at $68,000

Knome has donated it’s whole genome sequencing services to a charity auction on eBay. Bidding starts at $68,000 to get your whole genome analyzed and studied by some leading scientists. For most of us, whole genome sequencing is not yet such a useful service. If we wait long enough it will be available for free.

Written on April 26, 2009 | Posted in Genomics and Personalized Medicine,Stress Reduction and Insomnia | No comment

Swine Flu in U.S. and Mexico: Symptoms, Treatment, Prevention and more…

Swine flu has been sweeping through Mexico and was identified in a few U.S. patients as well. What should you know about symptoms, treatmetn, prevention, diagnosis and travel to affected areas?

Written on April 25, 2009 | Posted in Disease Trends | Comments

Treatment Cost Data Available on Healthline Site

Health care treatment cost data, as well as information that will help patients choose doctors based on their specialty, experience, gender, and other features are available online now through Healthline. This is the first in a flood of information that will help patients make better decisions as consumers.

Written on April 21, 2009 | Posted in Cut Your Costs,Mobile Phone Health Apps | Comments

Walgreens Clinics Will Provide Free Care to Some Jobless

People who are uninsured and lose their job after March 31, 2009 are being offered free care from Walgreens and its partner Take Care Health Systems. The offer covers qualifying family members too, including a spouse, same-sex domestic partner or minor child, as long as he or she does not have health insurance benefits. Care is available at more than 340 Take Care Clinics across the nation.

Written on April 4, 2009 | Posted in Home Medical Technology | Comments

Three Must Know Facts About Health Care Costs, and Coping Tips

Health care costs keep going up. More Americans with insurance will be expected to pay a bigger share of their healthcare costs this year and going forward. The number of uninsured has also been rising over the years, but recent blog posts by health care industry insiders suggest this problem is much worse than the official numbers suggest. Patients need to take steps such as budgeting for anticipated costs and talking about prices with doctors and hospitals.

Written on April 2, 2009 | Posted in Cut Your Costs,Health Care Reform,Home Medical Technology | 1 comment