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Since 1985, the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) has provided patients with care regardless of their ability to pay. Horror stories of the dumping of indigent trauma patients prompted federal intervention and subsequent regulation to protect patients. It has been both a blessing and burden for emergency physicians.
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Chicken Soup and Vitamin C: The Science Behind Folk Remedies. Altern Med Alert 2004;8(suppl 1):S1-S2.
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Scanlon-O'Kelly M, Kligler B. Andrographis and upper respiratory tract infection. Altern Med Alert 2004;7(2):13-15.
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Keegan L. Age-related macular degeneration and nutrition. Altern Med Alert 2004;7(2):16-21.
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O'Mathuna DP. Fasting for health. Altern Med Alert 2004;7(2):21-23.
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Greenfield RH. Electric blanket use and breast cancer. Altern Med Alert 2004;7(2):23-24.
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If you took a young athlete and put him on bed rest, he would lose between 2% and 4% of his muscle strength each day. Imagine what happens when an elderly person remains sedentary for long periods due to a fear of falling.
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In hospitals, overexertion in lifting is the most common cause of lost-workday injuries. Here is the story of a nurse who suffered a debilitating injury and the steps she says could be taken to prevent others from a similar fate.
