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NFCA webinar - Safe & Sound: How to Prevent Medication Mishaps

Amir
  • By Amir · Posted November 10, 2009
  • In Stop Sarcoidosis · 0 replies
  • Hello, Here is something that might be of interest for caregivers. The National Family Caregivers Association is hosting a free webinar titled "Safe & Sound: How to Prevent Medication Mishaps" which is ...

NFCA webinar - Safe & Sound: How to Prevent Medication Mishaps

Amir
  • By Amir · Posted November 10, 2009
  • In National Cervical Cancer and HPV Coalition · 0 replies
  • Hello, Here is something that might be of interest for caregivers. The National Family Caregivers Association is hosting a free webinar titled "Safe & Sound: How to Prevent Medication Mishaps" which is ...

NFCA webinar - Safe & Sound: How to Prevent Medication Mishaps

Amir
  • By Amir · Posted November 10, 2009
  • In Paralysis Resource Center · 0 replies
  • Hello, Here is something that might be of interest for caregivers. The National Family Caregivers Association is hosting a free webinar titled "Safe & Sound: How to Prevent Medication Mishaps" which is ...

NFCA webinar - Safe & Sound: How to Prevent Medication Mishaps

Amir
  • By Amir · Posted November 10, 2009
  • In Advanced Breast Cancer · 0 replies
  • Hello, Here is something that might be of interest for caregivers. The National Family Caregivers Association is hosting a free webinar titled "Safe & Sound: How to Prevent Medication Mishaps" which is ...

NFCA webinar - Safe & Sound: How to Prevent Medication Mishaps

Amir
  • By Amir · Posted November 10, 2009
  • In NORD Rare Disease · 0 replies
  • Hello, Here is something that might be of interest for caregivers. The National Family Caregivers Association is hosting a free webinar titled "Safe & Sound: How to Prevent Medication Mishaps" which is ...

Looking for someone for interview by national press

Amir
  • By Amir · Posted September 22, 2009
  • In U.S. News · 0 replies
  • Hello, We are looking for someone to speak with a national press reporter about their experience (positive or negative) in using an online tool (like Healthcare Bluebook) to compare prices for a medical ...

Looking for someone for interview by national press

Amir
  • By Amir · Posted September 22, 2009
  • In National Osteoporosis Foundation · 0 replies
  • Hello, We are looking for someone to speak with a national press reporter about their experience (positive or negative) in using an online tool (like Healthcare Bluebook) to compare prices for a medical ...

Looking for someone for interview by national press

Amir
  • By Amir · Posted September 22, 2009
  • In Joint Support · 0 replies
  • Hello, We are looking for someone to speak to a national press reporter about their experience (positive or negative) in using an online tool (like Healthcare Bluebook) to compare prices for a medical ...

Travelling with CPAP

Amir
  • By Amir · Posted June 29, 2008
  • In Sleep disorders · 6 replies
  • Anyone had to travel with their CPAP. Any advice on getting it through airport security? Amir ...

Effectiveness of CPAP

Amir
  • By Amir · Posted June 12, 2008
  • In Sleep disorders · 11 replies
  • Hey everyone, I am going to get my CPAP machine tomorrow. I am curious for those out there who use CPAPS, are they really that effective? If so then how quickly do you see/feel results. I am expecting ...

Lawmakers Push To Get Defibrillators On The Field

Amir
  • By Amir · Posted May 2, 2007
  • In Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association · 1 reply
  • Hey there, Saw this on the web. Thought it might interest the community. Anyone know of any other similar initiatives in other parts of the country? http://wbztv.com/local/local_story_12122 4602.html ...

I am lazy!!

Amir
  • By Amir · Posted May 1, 2007
  • In U.S. News · 2 replies
  • Hey there, Well, here I go again with another diet in preparation for the summer. I got the eating right part down pat. It's just the exercise part is what gets me. I can't stand it! It is so boring ...

Any insomniacs out there???

Amir
  • By Amir · Posted April 24, 2007
  • In U.S. News · 10 replies
  • I go through periods that it takes me a few hours to fall asleep. The thing that gets me is that I can be exhausted and the second I get into bed I am wide awake. Like magic. I then have to read, watch ...

Any insomniacs out there?

Amir
  • By Amir · Posted April 16, 2007
  • In Vital Signs · 3 replies
  • For a few months now I have pretty bad insomnia. I try to go to bed arounf 1100pm but end up watching the clock turn 200am. I don't drink caffine a few hourse before bed which i used to, and still can't ...

What do you do if you think you have apnea?

Amir
  • By Amir · Posted February 20, 2007
  • In Sleep disorders · 12 replies
  • Hey everyone, Any suggestions on what to do if I suspect I have sleep apnea? Aince it runs in my family I always think i have it. Should I go to by GP or a sleep center? I am open to any ideas, experiences ...

Interesting insomnia article

Amir
  • By Amir · Posted September 24, 2006
  • In Sleep disorders · 0 replies
  • Take a look at this NYT article from a few months ago about insomnia and getting a good night sleep. Discusses how changing your lifestyle can impact your sleeping habits. Sounds obvious but might be ...

Slept well - still tired during the day

Amir
  • By Amir · Posted August 29, 2006
  • In Sleep disorders · 3 replies
  • I just don't get it. I actually had a good night's sleep two nights in a row!! Both nights I went to bed around 12am (which is pretty early for me) and woke up at 7:30. Slept through the whole night ...

Not tired the second I get into bed

Amir
  • By Amir · Posted July 27, 2006
  • In Sleep disorders · 3 replies
  • I was wondering if anyone has this problem. I get pretty tired around midnight and the second I get into bed I am wide awake for about an hour or two. Nothing seems to help e.g. reading. Anyone experience ...

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