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Croup Treatment Failure Stories

Croup Treatment Failure

Croup is one of the most common and potentially serious viral respiratory infections in kids. It’s typically treated with humidified air to sooth the airways.

But does that treatment really work?

In kids, croup is the most common cause of difficulty breathing due to airway obstruction in kids. In fact, it’s diagnosed in up to five percent, or one in twenty kids under the age of six. (Read more about Croup Treatment Failure)

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OTC COLD AND FLU RX Stories

OTC COLD AND FLU RX

The cold and flu season is here, and that means more doctor visits and requests for prescription antibiotics. But new research shows going to the over the counter drug aisle in the pharmacy could provide more relief for you and save billions of dollars a year in healthcare expenditures. (Read more about OTC COLD AND FLU RX)

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HOW TO AVOID A COLD Stories

HOW TO AVOID A COLD

Holiday cheer won’t be the only thing spread this season. This is the season that colds spread rapidly, often leaving people sniffling and depressed.
“If someone touches you and they have cold, you can easily get it. Particularly if they’ve just wiped their nose,” says internist Dr. Marc Siegel. There are several measures you can take to avoid colds, ensuring that you enjoy your holiday to the maximum. (Read more about HOW TO AVOID A COLD)

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Kids and Flu Vaccine Stories

Kids and Flu Vaccine

Flu season typically peaks between December and March, and so now is the time that those most at risk need to get the shot. But there’s some confusion about which children should get it this year because of the shortage.
It’s the same, but a little different when it comes to kids and flu shots. (Read more about Kids and Flu Vaccine)

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HEALTH CARE WORKERS & FLU RISK Stories

HEALTH CARE WORKERS & FLU RISK

As the effects of the flu vaccine shortage sweep the nation, the Centers for Disease Control is warning that health care workers need to make every effort to get vaccinated. Healthcare workers are a liability in terms of the spread of the flu virus. Yet, many don’t get the flu vaccine. And this year, when the flu vaccine is in short supply, it’s important to keep the virus from spreading as much as possible, which is why these healthcare workers need to get their shots. (Read more about HEALTH CARE WORKERS & FLU RISK)

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Orthotics / Foot Orthotics Manhattan, NYC

Dr. George N. Pace

Dr. George N. Pace

Manhattan Footcare, P.C.
347 5th Ave (between 33rd and 34th)
New York, NY 10016
Call (888) 567-6446

Looking for a foot orthotics specialist in Manhattan, NYC? Foot orthotics can make your life easier and enable you to continue doing all that you enjoy. Dr. George Pace of Manhattan Foot Care is a foot and ankle specialist with training in the treatment of a range of work and sport related injuries. He is the right person to advise you on your choice of foot orthotics.

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Hand Surgery, Westchester, NY

Dr. Richard M. Magill, Jr.

Dr. Richard M. Magill, Jr.

University Orthopedics
19 Bradhurst Ave. Ste 1300N
Hawthorne, NY 10532
Call (888) 834-8517

You need to undergo hand surgery? Dr. Richard Magill is an orthopedist located in Westchester, NY who has specialized in hand surgery. Double certified Dr. Magill has the training and experience to give you the treatment you want. At University Orthopedics in Westchester you can count on the well trained and cooperative staff to give you the attention you deserve.

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Arthritic Foot care Manhattan

Dr. George N. Pace

Dr. George N. Pace

Manhattan Footcare, P.C.
52 Duane Street
New York, NY 10001
Call (888) 567-6446

Are you looking for a highly qualified and well-trained podiatrist in Manhattan? Dr. Steven Menna and his associate Dr. George Pace can help. Together they have over 40 years of experience treating foot problems of all kinds at Manhattan Footcare. Arthritic foot care is a main focus of their clinic as many elderly persons suffer from this painful condition. If you are living in or around Manhattan and looking for relief, Dr. Menna and his team can help.

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Foot Injuries Sports Medicine, Manhattan, NYC

Dr. George N. Pace

Dr. George N. Pace

Manhattan Footcare, P.C.
52 Duane Street
New York, NY 10001
Call (888) 567-6446

Had a bad day at the workplace or on the sports field and hurt your foot? Dr. George Pace of Manhattan, NYC is a podiatrist with experience and training in sports medicine and related foot injuries. He practices at Manhattan Footcare where patients can benefit from the experience of Board Certified specialists with over 20 years combined experience on the staff.

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Hand Injury/Orthopedic Westchester, NY

Dr. Richard M. Magill, Jr.

Dr. Richard M. Magill, Jr.

University Orthopedics
19 Bradhurst Ave. Ste 1300N
Hawthorne, NY 10532
Call (888) 834-8517

Is your hand injured? Consult a good orthopedic surgeon and get the right treatment for your hand injury. Dr. Richard Magill is a skilled and experienced orthopedist in Westchester, NY who provides quality general and specialty orthopedic services, as part of a tertiary care and trauma center.

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