Vitamin D
Vitamin D (otherwise – calciferol) is vital for the functioning of all organs and systems of the body. It is formed under the influence of ultraviolet rays and comes from the outside with food. What foods contain… Read More »Vitamin D
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Black cohosh
Black cohosh is a perennial herb from the Zhovtetsevi family, which until the 17th century grew only on the Atlantic coast of North America and was used by the Indians for painful monthly, difficult childbirths,… Read More »Black cohosh
Alpha-lipoic acid
Alpha-lipoic acid is prescribed for many diseases and widely used by athletes due to its natural beneficial properties. What kind of substance is it, what are its effects and influences on the human body and how… Read More »Alpha-lipoic acid
Ashwagandha
Facts about Ashwagandha Ashwagandha (also known as winter cherry and Indian ginseng) is a medicinal plant used in some traditional medicine practices. Some research suggests that ashwagandha may reduce anxiety and chronic stress in some… Read More »Ashwagandha
Aortic aneurysm treatment
Endovascular treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysm Definition An aneurysm of the abdominal part of the aorta or a AAA/Abdominal aortic aneurysm is a local or diffuse expansion of its diameter of more than 4 cm.… Read More »Aortic aneurysm treatment
Dialysis
How does dialysis work? Dialysis removes waste products and fluids from the body that your kidneys are unable to remove. The goal of dialysis is also to keep the body in balance by adjusting the levels… Read More »Dialysis
Evaluation of herbal supplements in medicine
Regulation of herbal supplements: Herbal products considered dietary supplements, not regulated as medicines not required to meet standards for drugs in Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act must meet standards in 1994 Dietary Supplement and… Read More »Evaluation of herbal supplements in medicine
Financial Planning for Physicians
What we want to learn about financial planning Cash Flow Tracking & Savings Techniques Insurance Planning College Savings Strategies Asset Allocation Techniques Retirement Savings Strategies Basic Estate Planning What to Look For in a Financial… Read More »Financial Planning for Physicians
Radiology employment
Where are radiologist Employed? Academic Institution Corporate medicine Multispecialty group Independent contractor Private practice group Hospital employee Merritt Hawkins Survey 2011 More residents (32%) indicated they would prefer to be employed by a… Read More »Radiology employment
Steerage and Price Transparency in Radiology
What is Steerage? • The use of financial incentives to motivate patients to use preferred providers is known as “channeling,” “referring,” or “steerage.“ • Efforts most often are in the form of financial incentives, and… Read More »Steerage and Price Transparency in Radiology