Deep Vein Thrombosis
Complications from DVT kills about 200,000 Americans each year. Now that I have your attention, let me share with your the definition, symptoms, and preventions for this condition. For more information, read the full article. |
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Nail Fungus
Nail fungus (onychomycosis) of the feet is becoming an epidemic, probably because of the difficulty in getting rid of it as the propensity for it to recur. Our busy modern lifestyles have contributed to the risk of contracting nail fungus, too. Onychomycosis of the feet is usually caused by dermatophytes. For more information, read the full article. |
"When Will We Finally See ICD-10?"
Revisions to the outdated and ineffective ICD-9 CM system are long overdue. Some experts claim it is downright dangerous for the USA healthcare system. For more information, read the full article. |
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| This online article discusses the disease of infectious mumps, recent outbreaks, the etiology, symptoms, contagious period, treatments, diagnostics and skills needed by the medical assistant to effectively work with patients infected with mumps and to educate patients about risks, complications, and preventions. For more information, read the full article. |
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To receive your CEUs from the American Association of Medical Assistants, please read the featured article of this newsletter, “Spotlight on Mumps and What It Means to Medical Assistants”, complete the following exam and submit your answers no later than July 15 th, 2006. Some of the exam questions require that you reference the CDC (link to www.cdc.gov) and AAP (link to www.aap.org) websites.
CEUs will be submitted to AAMA by August 15 th, 2006.
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Using Props When Teaching A&P Concepts
During Anatomy and Physiology classes when we discuss the membranes within the cavities of the human body, students can become especially overwhelmed with words like visceral peritoneum, parietal peritoneum, visceral pleura and parietal pleura. It is much easier for our students to differentiate new terms when we give them visuals to imagine and 'hooks' for the new knowledge to 'attach' to. For more information, read the full article.
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The Medical Assisting Advisory Board is an annual interactive forum for program directors and educators involoved with medical assiting. It's designed to be an opportunity o network and share ideas about the trends and issues impacting education and the future of profession.
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| For more information on this year's Medical Assisting Advisory Board, read the full article. |
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Communicating With Upset Patients
There comes a time in the day of a medical assistant when we are confronted by an upset patient. It is difficult to not feel personally offended, especially when we have gone to great extents to assist the person who is upset. We all work hard at our jobs and it isn't easy to have someone upset with us, especially when it is over something we have absolutely no control over.
For more information, read the full medical assisting tip.
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