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- 5 Alternatives to Psychiatric HospitalizationPsychiatric hospitalization can be a great option at times of immense distress, but many people dread and fear psychiatric hospitals. Here are five alternatives to inpatient psychiatric hospitalization.
Charlie Sheen's Latest HospitalizationCharlie Sheen was back in the hospital recently. But unlike his alter ego TV character Charlie Harper, Sheen doesn't seem to be able to bounce back quite so easily.- My Father's Final HospitalizationWhen decisions are called for, the toughest of decisions, we all need respectful, compassionate, intelligent professionals to guide us. This guidance was given and I don't believe its worth could be overstated.
- At-Home Health Care Found to Beneficial for Heart Failure PatientsHome hospitalization services for patients with congestive heart failure may lead to improved patient outcomes according to a study in the Archives of Internal Medicine.
- Psychiatric Day Hospitalization for Bipolar DisorderWhat is it like inside a psychiatric hospital? Here's an insider's perspective on voluntary day hospitalization for bipolar disorder.
- How Effective Communication Reduces Re-HospitalizationRe-hospitalization is a problem that costs millions of dollars each year. However, it can be easily prevented with the simple act of communication between medical staff.
- Tips on Surviving HospitalizationTips on how to stay alive while institutionalized.
What to Do and How to Do it If Your Bipolar Child Needs HospitalizationLet me tell you some of what I've learned after more than a dozen hospitalizations for my daughter.- Partial Hospitalization: Treating Psychiatric Complications in the ElderlyFor many elderly adults, there may be a need to receive intensive psychiatric treatment. Rather than utilize a hospital admission, many senior adults are turning to partial hospitalizations for mental health treatment.
- Weight Gain Typical Just Prior to Hospitalization for Heart Failure, Research RevealsYesterday, it was announced by Alere Medical, Inc that new research has demonstrated that increases in body weight are associated with heart failure severe enough to require hospitalization.
- Drug Related Emergencies Continue to Rise; Most Can Be Prevented!Be sure you know what medications you're taking and what they're supposed to do for you. Improved management of many commonly used drugs can reduce the number of hospitalizations of older adults due to unintentional overdoses.
- Preparing for Nasal Sidewall Defect SurgeryIf you are about to undergo nasal reconstructive surgery, here is what you need to know prior to having surgery done.
Selena Gomez Takes the Stage in Santa Monica, Explains HospitalizationThe outing comes as Selena is readying for the June 28th release of her new album "When the Sun Goes Down" and the July 1st opening of her new movie "Monte Carlo".- Elizabeth Taylor Death Rumors Amid a Hospitalization for Heart ProblemsRumors of Elizabeth Taylor's death flew around water coolers late last week as she lay alive in a local L.A. hospital suffering from congestive heart failure.
Past Trauma, Today's DramaLife experiences can affect your perspective on reality. Have you dealt with a life-changing event and have you dealt with it?- Dealing with the Emotions of Surgery and HospitalizationsHow I started to accept my illness.
- Hospital HorrorsThe scary experience of developing and dealing with an illness that is not visible, is embarrassing, and the horrors of navigating the medical system.
- I was a Baby at High Risk for Abortion: More Writing from the HeartI'm so glad that I'm here, because if I wasn't here, I wouldn't know all the wonderful people who write for Associated Content.
- 10 Tips to Help Your Child Cope with Being HospitalizedA hospital stay can be scary for anyone, however for children it may be particularly overwhelming. There are things you can do to help make it an easier experience for your child.
Tips on Recovering After HospitalizationRecovery doesn't usually end after you are discharged from a hospital. Depending on your condition, you may need to further take care of yourself at home for a full recovery. Here are some tips to make yourself better and healthier after confinement.- Helping Your Elderly Loved One Adjust to HospitalizationThis article discusses ways to help a loved one when they must go to the hospital.
- Helping an Elderly Loved One After Leaving the HospitalA hospital stay can be a traumatic event. . Helping an elderly loved one adjust to being back home after a hospital stay will help both their mental and physical condition
- Halloween HospitalizationHalloween pranks usually end in laughter, but this Halloween was an unwelcome exception.
- Reducing Frequent and Costly HospitalizationsStaying at home is now seen as much more effective treatment then sending a patient to the hospital for a long, costly and sometimes detrimental stay.
- Planning for a Return Home After HospitalizationAn article about the steps you need to consider before returning home after a hospitalization.
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- Global Warming May Increase Respiratory ProblemsIt should come as no surprise that global warming will potentially affect health, including the ability to breathe. A new study shows that hotter weather may result in more respiratory problems.
- Getting Money from Insurance and Social Security for Hospitalizationit pays to have health insurance
- My Experience with Shock TherapyMy experience with electroconvulsive therapy.
- HospitalizationA stay in hospital for treatment can give rise to anxiety and uncertainty. The modern hospital, especially a large teaching hospital, with its technical equipment and hundreds of staff can seem rather intimidating.
A Guide to Pressure/ Ulcerated WoundsMy mom got a skin tear in the hospital. It was noticed and because a wound- a very bad one. Read about this medical problem.- Keeping a Routine with a Seriously Ill ChildWhen your child is ill the first temptation is to throw routine to the wind. Is that a good idea?
- Did a Book Ever Come to You ?We are after all, one heartbeat away between life and death. You would think by judging the cover alone, it is a book that encourages you to think about the fact that life on this earth will end, and we need to think about after.
- What Are Some of the Benefits of Family Insurance Over the Individual Health Plan?The benefits of choosing a family plan over an individual health plan. The difference between optional coverages and how coverages are rated.
- Study: Weight Gain in Heart Failure Patients May Be TroubleA new study conducted by a Yale University research team has found that heart failure patients who gain as little as two pounds in weeks may require hospitalization within a month.
Franklin Graham Issues Update on Billy Graham's HospitalizationEvangelist Reverend Billy Graham was taken from his home in Montreat, NC to Asheville's Memorial Mission Hospital over the weekend after suffering pain brought on by intestinal bleeding.- Johnny Depp's Daugher - Lily-Rose - Recovering After HospitalizationJohnny Depp, in Britain for filming his new movie, was sidetracked when his daughter was rushed to the hospital. After nine days in treatment, British publications and Depp's spokesman say the girl is doing better.
- Hospitalization - Not an Excuse to Give Up TryingMy sister emailed me today and it seems that my brother is not doing so well. He's been in and out of the hospital since August 2004 and now resides in a nursing home.
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