Mass medicine

Article Abstract:

People can use their HMO's to get optimum medical care through common sense and communication with the doctors, the employer and the HMO. Tips on combating problems of getting coverage, patient referrals, selecting a primary care doctor and dealing with serious illness are presented.

Management, Usage, Health insurance, Health maintenance organizations

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To new heights: learning the ropes of risk taking

Article Abstract:

A visit to the Heartland Spa, near Chicago, IL, and participation in the Heartland Adventure course is described. The course features a 40-foot walk across a 30-foot high cable. The experience at the course was nerve-racking, but was successfully completed.

Personal narratives, Risk-taking (Psychology), Risk taking

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Allergy attack

Article Abstract:

People can avoid severe allergic reactions by limiting contact with allergens. They can also take antihistamines or undergo desensitizing treatment in which the body's immune system is subjected to small doses of allergen to increase its tolerance.

Care and treatment, Allergy

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