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• Self-Dialogue Topics To Cover With Yourself If You're A Binge Eater

  27 April 2018

  Binge eating might not always get the same focus in society as anorexia, but it's a serious eating disorder that dramatically impacts the lives of those who suffer from it. If you're a binge eater, you may feel unable to control your eating habits, perhaps eating to the point that you're physically ill multiple times a week. Weight gain, social isolation, and other concerning issues can all occur when you struggle with binge eating.

• Children And Fevers - When Should A Family Doctor Be Seen?

  25 March 2018

  If you have a young child, then you likely understand that children get sick a great deal. Thankfully, kids will experience fewer colds and flus as they age. However, in the meantime, your child may develop some fairly serious symptoms when he or she does get sick. Fevers are concerning to parents, but they are rarely dangerous. There are some signs that you should seek care from your family doctor though, so keep reading to find out what these signs are.

• Have Arthritis In Your Knee? What You Can Do

  4 March 2018

  When you have been experiencing knee pain, stiffness, and discomfort, you may find yourself facing a diagnosis of arthritis. Arthritis of the knee is a very common condition but can also be quite debilitating and frustrating to deal with. Luckily, there are treatment options available to help you deal with your knee arthritis. Get to know some of these treatment options so you can be sure you are getting the help and care you need to cope with your knee condition.

• Curing Heroin Addiction With Methadone

  19 January 2018

  Heroin is a very serious, highly-addictive substance that has ruined lives all over the world. Despite its widely known dangers, it's estimated that 5.1 million people used heroin in 2015. Unfortunately, many people can't stop using heroin once they start. They will hurt themselves and their family to satisfy their cravings, despite the consequences. Since death is a very realistic result, people will take drastic measures to overcome this dreadful addiction.

• Quality Metrics For Doctors Accepting Medicaid: Why And How Your Patient Surveys Matter

  30 November 2017

  Quality metrics are frequently used for business operations such as telephone representatives at a call center. Rarely do you think of how quality metrics are used in other situations, but this is fast becoming how companies manage employee payment and determination of raises. As of just this year, Medicare began regulating the frequency and amount of payments to doctors and medical facilities based on quality metrics. Commonly known as QRS, or quality payment program, doctors and medical facilities that accept Medicare are now required to get quality care reports from patients so that Medicare will pay the doctors/facilities.