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Shopping Around for A Second Opinion — Posted on WomenSaveMoney.com

screen-shot-2010-07-06-at-83022-am1Saving Money and Your Health: How to Determine What You Need, And Where You Should Go to Get It

(St. Petersburg, Fla.) – For some men, asking for a second opinion on a medical diagnosis is like asking for directions – it just doesn’t happen. But how important is that second opinion? For some medical insurance companies, second opinions are so important – they are required before treatment.

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David McKalip, MD, Diplomate, American Board of Neurological Surgery

maintenance_of_certification_reflections_pdf_dmckalip_neurosurg_0520104“With MOC, we have the tools to stand strong.” 

Dr. McKalip believes maintaining a standard of care is the responsibility of a profession. “The profession of Neurosurgery has taken this obligation seriously and has created and implemented a strenuous Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program,” he explained. “The program assures that certified Neurosurgeons provide state-of-the-art care, are monitored by their peers for deficiencies and are familiar with the latest evidence-based care.”

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Knowing the Symptoms of a Brain Tumor

Local woman handles the challenge of dealing with a life-changing tumor
May is National Brain Tumor Awareness Month

“It was a big shock,” says Gloria Harden when asked about her diagnosis. Harden was told that she had a large tumor in her brain after seeing her doctor for vertigo, dizziness and loss of balance. “I was very disturbed by my symptoms,” she says, “and I couldn’t remember things. My family thought I had Alzheimer’s.” But she went with her instincts and had her symptoms checked out by her primary care physician. Continue reading “Knowing the Symptoms of a Brain Tumor” »

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Getting to the Heart of Parkinson’s – What is Means to Bring Awareness this Month

April is National Parkinson’s Awareness Month – Learn About the Disease and Latest Advancements
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(St. Petersburg, Fla.) April 27, 2010 – If you could step into the shoes of a person affected by Parkinson’s disease, what would you expect to see or feel?

Imagine shaking, slowness of movement, stiffness, difficulty with balance, changes in handwriting and speech, stiff facial expression and shuffling walk – as they are all symptoms of Parkinson’s, according to the National Parkinson Foundation (NPF). For more than the 1.5 million Americans diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, these symptoms greatly affect their lives, work, independence and more. Continue reading “Getting to the Heart of Parkinson’s – What is Means to Bring Awareness this Month” »

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Holiday Thrills May Lead to Unfortunate Spills – Hectic Holidays May Mean More Injuries

As the holidays roll around, be weary of more injuries around the house, in traffic and more that can lead to dangerous back and head injuries!

(St. Petersburg, Fla.) December 21, 2009 – Holiday lights for the house, new toys…both for the young and the old, great food, friendly outdoor football – all these things ring cheery thoughts this holiday season. This time of year offers opportunities to bring families together and have fun but it can also pose additional risk to both back and head injuries because of the heightened holiday activity. Continue reading “Holiday Thrills May Lead to Unfortunate Spills – Hectic Holidays May Mean More Injuries” »

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