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- Apply for SSI – Filing a Claim for Mental Impairments
Mar 29, 2013
A claim for SSI benefits under Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for a mental disability or impairment can be granted as long as medical evidence can be provided to prove it. To apply for ssi, you must prove that you’re disabled from performing past relevant work for at least 12 months and that there are no alternative occupations that you’re able to perform. So before applying consider if there are any jobs that you could reasonably...Read More - Poison Help – What To Do and Who To Call
Mar 26, 2013
Poisoning can happen in numerous ways. Ingesting a poisonous substance or inhaling dangerous fumes are two common means of poisoning. In some cases, you may not know that a person was exposed to a poisonous substance. It is important to know the signs and symptoms of poisoning as well as what to do if you suspect poisoning of any type. Poisoning – Signs and Symptoms Different poisons have different effects on the body’s systems. Because...Read More - Calculating SSI Benefits for the Self-Employed
Mar 25, 2013
When you calculate your earnings regarding self-employment, the Social Security Administration (SSA) counts Net Earnings from Self Employment (NESE), which is your gross receipts minus your business expenses x .9235; therefore a portion of your net earnings count in determining your income from self-employment. The SSA will work with you to project your average earnings from self-employment over the calendar year. Based on these projections, your monthly SSI check will be adjusted based on what...Read More - What is Supplemental Security Income?
Mar 21, 2013
Reaching retirement age should be a breeze. But unfortunately, not everyone can look forward to a secure retirement, which is why the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program may be something to look into. What is Supplemental Security Income (SSI)? SSI is a separate income from Social Security. It’s a federal program designed to help blind, disabled, or elderly individuals financially. Unlike Social Security benefits, disabled individuals eligible for SSI need not have worked and paid...Read More - Dangers of Pesticides Drive Organic Food Market
Mar 20, 2013
Organic food has been rising in popularity, and it's no surprise why. “There is a growing consensus in the scientific community that small doses of pesticides and other chemicals can have adverse effects on health, especially during vulnerable periods such as fetal development and childhood,” reports author and physician Andrew Weil, a leading voice for so-called integrative medicine combining conventional and alternative medical practices. He adds that keeping one’s family health isn’t the only reason...Read More - DMAA is a Synthetic Compound, According to the Food and Drug Administration
Mar 19, 2013
In the past we have written about the controversial stimulant found in many sports supplements, called dimethylamylamine, better known as DMAA. We informed you of the dangers of the supplement, as well as how the FDA warned supplement manufacturers to remove products from their product line that contained the stimulant. In the latest news concerning DMAA, a new study found that the stimulant found in certain sports supplements containing DMAA is frequently of synthetic origin,...Read More - Bisphenol A (BPA) May Interfere with the Endocrine System
Mar 14, 2013
In recent months, a chemical found in several common household products has been in the crosshairs of a number of organizations as they have sought, at this point unsuccessfully, to ban a dangerous chemical that has been linked to several adverse health events. The chemical is Bisphenol A, or BPA, and it is found in bottled waters, plastic packaging, and other products. It is believed that when these plastics degrade, BPA is released into the environment and...Read More - Hepatitis C Outbreak Caused by Negligent Medical Technician
Mar 13, 2013
A lab technician accused of starting a Hepatitis C outbreak in New Hampshire is now behind bars, charged with infecting 30 patients at Exeter Hospital in New Hampshire with Hepatitis C. But this is just the tip of the iceberg, as David Kwiatkowski was a traveling technician; therefore, his actions could have resulted in hundreds, if not thousands, of infected individuals all over the country. Kwiatkowski, 33, is accused of stealing the powerful anesthetic drug fentanyl from...Read More - Antiseptic Products Can Be Contaminated
Mar 11, 2013
Anytime you are going to get an injection at a doctor’s office, or your skin is broken in any way for a medical procedure, it is customary practice to wipe the skin with an antiseptic towel. However, according to Health Day, although antiseptics are meant to keep bacteria and other pathogens from entering the body through breaks in the skin, sometimes these products can be contaminated with the very organisms they’re supposed to guard against,...Read More - Patient Data Collection: Implant Devices Collect Patient Data, But Patients Denied Access
Mar 4, 2013
Implant patients are being told that they cannot have direct access to their own patient data. According to The Wall Street Journal, such is the case of a woman by the name of Amanda Hubbard. Ms. Hubbard has a defibrillator implant that sends all sorts of data to the company that makes her defibrillator. But, Ms. Hubbard herself, however, can’t easily get that information unless she requests summaries from her doctor—whom she rarely sees since...Read More