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Epidural And Subdural Infections
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Epidural and Subdural Infections http://emedicine.com/EMERG/topic168.htm
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House panel nixes VA enrollment fee plan By <mailto:rmaze@atpco.com?subject=Question%20from%20MarineCorpsTimes.com%20rea der> Rick Maze Army Times staff writer The House Budget Committee killed the Bush administration's plans for charging some veterans an enrollment fee for health care and raising their prescription drug prices, but it left alive a proposal to increase health care fees for some military retirees under age 65. On a 22-15 party-line vote, the committee rejected an amendment by Rep. Chet Edwards, D-Texas, which would have blocked Pentagon plans to double and triple Tricare premiums for working-age military retirees. Just minutes ear…
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The Management Of Resistant Depression.
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1: Acta Psychiatr Belg. 1986 Mar-Apr;86(2):141-51. The management of resistant depression. Levine S. Between 10 and 30% of depressed patients, mostly bipolar, develop a therapy-resistant illness. The known causes of such chronic evolutions are discussed: misdiagnosis (underlying schizophrenia, personality disorder or dementia), drug-induced depression (neuroleptics), systemic disease (hypothyroidism, multiple sclerosis, cardiovascular or neoplastic disease etc.), or lack of efficacy (drug compliance, insufficient dosage). Remedies are suggested: adequate dosage, drug combination (Newcastle cocktail. tricyclic antidepressant + MAOI, imipramine + T3), carbamazep…
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Va Mscoe - Veterans Affairs Multiple Sclerosis Centers Of Excellence
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VA MSCoE - Veterans Affairs Multiple Sclerosis Centers of Excellence Guidance and frequently asked questions to aid physicians, psychologists, nurses, therapists, social workers and other allied careproviders engaged in delivering health services to veterans with MS. Latest Guidance: Managing MS: Treatments for Acute Attacks Managing MS: Acute Attacks: Definition and Diagnosis SOURCE: http://www.va.gov/ms/default.asp?action=category&ID=231
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ptsd Sending Combat Troops Back W/antidepressants!
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Running out of troops!! VetWife Advocate!!!!! Subject: US Re-Deploys Sick Soldiers on Meds http://www.huffingtonpost.com/nellie-b/us-...ie_b_17585.html Michelle Pilecki 03.20.2006 US Re-Deploys Sick Soldiers on Meds (24 comments ) READ MORE: Afghanistan, Iraq It's no secret that a lot of soldiers return from combat zones with mental health problems -- the Associated Press reported as much on a study by the Journal of the American Medical Association at the end of last month, and the story was widely carried. Thirty-five percent of Iraq veterans received mental health care during their first year home, according to the study.In addition, 12 perce…
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Mild Head Injury: A Guide To Management.
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The terms, neurosis and malingering have appeared in my file. Now I see why. allan ***************************************************************************** Brain, Vol. 123, No. 5, 1067, May 2000 © 2000 Oxford University Press MILD HEAD INJURY: A GUIDE TO MANAGEMENT. . Dr J. M. Minderhoud Department of Neurology, University Hospital, Groningen, The Netherlands The authors of this book on mild head injuries have great experience in a special clinic, set up to arrange assessment, rehabilitation and support for patients with mild head injuries. Dorothy Gronwall is known as the inventor of the PASAT, a test with great diagnostic valu…
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Cerebral Small-vessel Disease And Decline In Information Processing Speed, Executive Function And Memory
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Brain Advance Access originally published online on June 9, 2005 Brain 2005 128(9):2034-2041; doi:10.1093/brain/awh553 Articles by Breteler, M. M. B. © The Author (2005). Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the Guarantors of Brain. All rights reserved. For Permissions, please email: journals.permissions@oupjournals.org Cerebral small-vessel disease and decline in information processing speed, executive function and memory Niels D. Prins1,2, Ewoud J. van Dijk1,2, Tom den Heijer1,2, Sarah E. Vermeer1,2, Jellemer Jolles3, Peter J. Koudstaal1, Albert Hofman2 and Monique M. B. Breteler2 1 Department of Neurology and 2 Department of Epidemiolo…
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Is it normal for people to be diagnosed with "borderline traits" while in their mid 50s? I thought this was a young person's problem??? What what I can determine from my research, this is an awlful long time to live with BPD. I guess getting that top secret clearance right out of boot camp holds no water. Besides, why does VA hold that disorder with such comtempt? Oh well, what do I know??? Liz
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Vetwives/family Retreat April 06
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The Specialized Outpatient/Post Traumatic Stress Disorder treatment program of the VA Black Hills Health Care System is hosting its semi-annual Women's Retreat April 28-30, 2006 at the Fort Meade VA Medical Center, two miles east of Sturgis. The program is intended for women veterans (all eras) and collaterals (wives, significant others, mothers, etc.) of male veterans traumatized by experiences during military service. The weekend retreat begins at 12 Noon on Friday and ends at approximately 1:00 p.m. on Sunday. Those wishing to participate must pre-register by phoning 605.720.7449 or 1-800-743-1070, extension 7449. Prior to registration, a brief telephone screening is r…
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Yes, vital signs, as in why do do the medical maniacs even bother???? I have been reading over my files fm the Fayetteville VA and noted all of the low temperatures in my records. Never once has my temp even reached 98* and one time it was 95.something. What gives? Liz
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Has anyone here ever had epidural injections for cervical & lumbar pain? I am in desperate need of some help. Since my medications have been so messed up and I having problems taking anything without being sick, I think I need to try a new approach. Does the VA give the injections or have and outside provider give the injections. Guys I really need some suggestions on alternative treatments. Has anyone ever tried acupunture? All help is greatly appreciated. Thanks
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As most of you have read I've been really sick due to my PCP changing my meds to morphine. I was sick and throwing up for 2 weeks. I had one trip to the VA emergency room I was so sick and dehydrated. I hadn't been able to work a full day in 2 weeks. Yesterday I was still very sick and called my PCP to see if I there was anyway I could come today instead of next week. I was told I could call to see if an appointment had come open today but it would be BETTER if I waited till next week. Luckily today I am not sick on my stomach and my chiropractor was able to work me in and give me some pain relief. Guess I've just not been around the VA long enough.
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