Category Archives: Medicine

A Brief History of Ultrasound

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Gloria

Patients are always commenting to me about how great this “new” technology is that we have to see inside people’s bodies in a non-invasive way. However, what most people do not realize is that Ultrasound has been used for medical … Continue reading →

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Heart Disease in Women

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Gloria

Did you know that 1 in 4 women die of heart disease? Though heart disease is the number one killer of both men and women, over the last 25 years or so there has been in a decline in the … Continue reading →

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10 Medical Careers to Work for a Pro Sports Team

Posted on October 27, 2009 by Linda

Are you interested in working with your favorite sports team or athlete as a medical professional? Fortunately for you, many medical fields hold specializations for sports, often known as ‘sports medicine.’ You can enter the field as a dietician or nutritionist, … Continue reading →

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10 Famous People Whose Careers Began in Medicine

Posted on October 5, 2009 by Linda

You probably know that Edie Falco never studied medicine, although she plays Nurse Jackie in a show by the same name. And, the entire cast of Gray’s Anatomy includes actors and actresses who never entered college classes for medicine, although … Continue reading →

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