Could Telemedicine Be The Newer, Better Urgent Care?

With the state of health care being in flux, the boundaries of "traditional" medicine and doctor's office visits are being pushed. A decade ago, urgent care clinics were still considered somewhat cutting but now face the possibility of losing some of their customers to telemedicine. While the original telemedicine concept was to provide health care access to people in remote areas, their demographics are rapidly changing. Along with that comes new opportunities for health care providers.
The Benefits of Working Telemedicine

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The Male Birth Control Pill

By Alexa Lardieri , Staff Writer, US News A CONTRACEPTIVE PILL for men is a step closer to approval after early trials of a once-daily pill showed it to be safe and effective, according to researchers. The new pill, known as DMAU for its chemical name, dimethandrolone undecanoate, is similar to the female birth control pill. It contains a combination of hormones – an androgen, like testosterone, and progestin – said the study's senior investigator, Dr. Stephanie Page, a professor of medicine at the University of Washington. Taken daily, it could bring sperm count low enough so a man cannot get his partner pregnant. "DMAU is a major step forward in the development of a once-daily 'male pill,'" Page said at the Endocrine Society's annual conference. "Many men say they would prefer a daily pill as a reversible contraceptive, rather than long-acting injections or topical gels, which are also in development." Developmen...

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Certifying ACLS and PALS Online

Health care providers are aware of ACLS and PALS certifications. When needing a provider card, most people need a quick solution that will not interfere with the strenuous work schedules. The best way to accomplish this is through online ACLS PALS certification. Not only can you certify from anywhere in the world through an online program, but it is easier to work around a hectic life. Online ACLS and PALS courses are private and self-paced, and this allows the student to study and complete the course on their time. Many may already be familiar with the ACLS and PALS algorithms and are capable of completing the work quickly. Others may prefer to move at a slower pace and review areas of the online training analytically. In both cases self-paced online courses afford the luxury of a personalized learning experience. Individual healthcare providers are able to tailor the class to their own private needs. Below are some of the many other advantages to signing up for o...

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