Healthy Discussion

Information Technology In Healthcare

pridgway — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 21:35:22 +0000

In your opinion, does Information Technology vary significantly from Healthcare to other fields? How?

Healthcare careers you find interesting

pridgway — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:37:36 +0000

There seem to be so many careers in healthcare and we are overwhelmed by information about the recruiting needs. What healthcare career do you find interesting or obscure?

Allergy Relief

pridgway — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:48:43 +0000

Fighting allergies can seem like a never-ending battle, but there are simple things you can do, such as changing your air filter in your HVAC system. What else have you found to be effective?

Nursing Schools

pridgway — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 20:27:39 +0000

Demand for nurses is increasing. What school would you recommend to someone aspiring to be a nurse? Why?

Autism on the rise

pridgway — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:43:06 +0000

Autism has become more prevalent since the 1980s. To what do you attribute this increase? Could it be environmental? Is it related to vaccines? Is more awareness in the medical community leading to the diagnosis? Or is it something else?

Childhood obesity

pridgway — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:02:28 +0000

How can public school systems control the fat content in cafeteria food to help curb obesity and diabetes in students?

Testing on animals

pridgway — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 20:40:49 +0000

Should the United States continue to allow cosmetics testing on animals?

Voluntary euthanasia

pridgway — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:00:22 +0000

Should terminally ill patients have the right to be prescribed medicine to end their lives?

Cesarean sections

pridgway — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:22:11 +0000

Should patients be allowed to choose having cesarean sections if they are not medically necessary?

Mercury fillings

pridgway — Tue, 27 May 2008 20:41:05 +0000

Some researchers suggest that mercury in fillings releases toxins that could cause brain damage in children and other medical problems in adults such as: gastrointestinal problems, memory disturbances, and concentration problems. Should mercury fillings continue to be used for dental patients?