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Issue 8.13 Have you ever wondered about clinical trials? What they are? Who volunteers? What do I experience when part of a clinical trial? These and many other questions I have fielded in my 1000 years of managing clinical trials. Clinical trials are the study of investigational medications for a certain disease or condition. Before […] Issue 8.13 The February edition of the American Dental Association has as it cover story “Oral and General Health Benefits of Breastfeeding”. It quotes many studies that state that some of the following benefits for babies from breast feeding; 1- less acute otitis media, 2- protection against diarrhea, 3- more antibodies and bactericidal properties in […] Issue 8.13 Do you have diabetes? If you do, you are not alone. It is estimated that among U.S. residents ages 65 years and older, 10.9 million, or 26.9%, had diabetes in 2010. Among ages 20 and older, 25.6 million, or 11.3 % have diabetes. Furthermore, it is also estimated that 79 million Americans ages […] Issue 8.13 If you only use your computer for email and writing the occasional letter, this won’t matter. However, if you store and/or edit digital photos, play games (especially on-line), watch on-line you-tube videos, video conference or stream movies to your computer, the kind of video or graphics card you have can make a big […] Issue 8.13 I still remember the first time I attended a genealogy conference. It is like a convention, a trade show, and a great learning experience all rolled into one. I was amazed as I learned that I didn’t know what I didn’t know. There were many things to learn, and there always are, especially […] Issue 8.13 Networking is a fancy word we use nowadays that refers to linking computers together for the exchange of information (the Internet) OR building informal relationships with people for job or business opportunities. In the good old days, networking took place all the time. It was known as COMMUNITY SPIRIT: looking out for each […] Issue 8.13 Experiences of, and witnessed by, David Owen who is currently a greeter at the Hurricane Wal-Mart store. During the last days of August, 1944, the Americans were still trying to dislodge and push back the Germans from France. A tough nut to crack was the fortress of Brest. The fort was a […] Issue 8.13 As you begin the cremation preplanning process, it is important to remember that you are not just planning for yourself. You are making arrangements and decisions that will greatly affect your loved ones. Simply telling your family members or friends that you wish to be cremated is not enough. Utah law requires a […] Issue 8.13 April’s showers bring more than just May’s flowers — they also bring the deadline day for filing taxes. Don’t wait until the showers arrive to prepare for tax season. Whether you are a small business owner, a retiree, or a new parent, here are some Social Security tax tips that may help you. […] Issue 7.13 There are many myths, half truths and misunderstandings circulating among the general public about Hospice and its services. Such misleading information undercuts the true purpose of Hospice. It also hinders people from using hospice services when they really need them. It often surprises and sometimes even shocks me to hear the misconceptions that […] |
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