Keep Angioplasties Safe in N.J.
Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center, Cooper University Hospital and Deborah Heart and Lung Center have announced an effort to preserve patient safety rules that require hospitals performing elective angioplasty to be licensed and capable of performing onsite open-heart surgery in case complications call for prompt and aggressive treatment.
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Wellness in Burlington County
The Lourdes Integrative Wellness Center of Burlington County, located in Columbus, New Jersey, offers classes and services that include: yoga, tai chi, massage, acupuncture, wellness classes and free screenings.
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AUGUST 2007
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
3 Hours: The Magic Number for Stroke/TIA Sufferers
The symptoms of a TIA, or a "mini-stroke," mimic those of a stroke. While they usually go away within one hour, TIA symptoms can last for several hours. So don't try to guess whether it's a TIA; head to the emergency room. If it's a stroke, getting treated within three hours after symptoms begin increases the chance of surviving with little or no disability.
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Self-Management Improves Blood Pressure Control
If you have high blood pressure and are taking steps to control it, congratulations! You’re on the right track. Find out how lifestyle changes and medication can greatly improve your blood pressure numbers.
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New Immunization Guidelines Protect Children from Infectious Diseases
No. 2 pencils? Check. Notebooks? Check. Immunizations? Double-check these before your child heads back to school. The U.S. government recently issued new guidelines for vaccines.
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Pilates Can Help Strengthen Your Core
Pilates is one of the hottest trends in fitness. Experts praise it for improving balance, coordination, strength and flexibility. And almost anyone can do it.
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Early Treatment May Slow COPD
Have a cough that you just can’t shake? Do you avoid activities that you once enjoyed because they make you short of breath? These are just a few of the symptoms that millions of people with chronic lung disease experience every day. Discover what signs to watch for and when to get checked by your doctor.
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Folic Acid Supplements Could Safeguard Your Health and Your Child’s
Folate is such an important nutrient for women that the U.S. government requires it to be added to commonly eaten grain products. But a new study suggests that many women still aren’t getting enough. Learn the effects of folate deficiency and the best ways to avoid it.
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