tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7255776707298393367.comments2023-10-09T06:23:42.682-07:00Saving Money and Surviving the Healthcare CrisisDavis Liu, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15320315964654209559noreply@blogger.comBlogger180125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7255776707298393367.post-40085154554773700842015-02-26T13:17:10.245-08:002015-02-26T13:17:10.245-08:00Marketing and scaremongering. The new kid on the b...Marketing and scaremongering. The new kid on the block appears to be something called Lowerol, and <a href="http://cholesterolmedicationwithoutstatins.weebly.com/lowerol-review.html" rel="nofollow">reviews like this</a> make it sound pretty good, but it appears to cost more than Lipitor. I think I invest my money in a nice big box of porridge oats instead—all the fun of the fair without having to pay a big admission fee :-|Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7255776707298393367.post-62258195072468446102014-12-08T19:50:15.139-08:002014-12-08T19:50:15.139-08:00It's unfortunate that the author gave a long p...It's unfortunate that the author gave a long plug for Audi but neglected to mention the condition of the other folks in the accident!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7255776707298393367.post-9870475077313178992014-11-24T17:31:08.906-08:002014-11-24T17:31:08.906-08:00Just because it doesn't cost you an arm and le...Just because it doesn't cost you an arm and leg it still could be effective. There are many screenings here that seem like the same as you get it other facilities that charge your insurance thousands of dollars and then you pay the 20% or deductible which I can guarantee will be a lot more than $129.00.Sure nothing is 100% guaranteed but it is a good indicator that something is not right and then you can choose to go to your doctor for further testing. They have been in business along time. <br /><br />Good alterative for those who don't have insurance or those with high deductibles and can afford testing otherwise. I have a $5,000 deductible if I find out I have a problem I cant afford to fix it anyway.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7255776707298393367.post-13847300571465799652014-10-16T11:36:38.643-07:002014-10-16T11:36:38.643-07:00That is sad that tiger wood got a neck injury. I k...That is sad that tiger wood got a neck injury. I know his income depends on his health and his fitness. I hope he is getting it taken care of and getting good treatment for his neck. <a href="http://optimalrecoveryphysio.com/services/" rel="nofollow"> http://optimalrecoveryphysio.com/services/</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02375053037900620866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7255776707298393367.post-27489781499564031812014-10-10T23:16:32.615-07:002014-10-10T23:16:32.615-07:00I wonder why people who don't smoke, have good...I wonder why people who don't smoke, have good blood pressure and cholesterol numbers, drink alcohol in moderation , regularly exercise, and ingest a low sodium diet are still having strokes and heart attacks?<br />Seems like a decent test at a reasonable price for peace of mind to know you have no arterial blockage.DaveDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12051340224470148267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7255776707298393367.post-81651839597239233012014-08-07T07:24:12.513-07:002014-08-07T07:24:12.513-07:00Looks Like "Annonymous" is nothing but a...Looks Like "Annonymous" is nothing but a shill for LifeLineScreeningGabby Tonynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7255776707298393367.post-31355931239516919432014-07-07T20:24:44.367-07:002014-07-07T20:24:44.367-07:00Nice summary, but technically it's approved fo...Nice summary, but technically it's approved for those 50-years-old and older. Also patients should be aware that they should not get the vaccine within 4 weeks of getting a vaccination for pneumonia (Pneumovax 23).Daniel Ginsberg, MD, FACPhttp://www.worldsbestsite.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7255776707298393367.post-21660667853380390812014-05-23T14:18:16.428-07:002014-05-23T14:18:16.428-07:00Hi,
Healthline just published a visualization of ...Hi,<br /><br />Healthline just published a visualization of your daily value of sodium. In the chart, you can see what half of your DV of salt looks like for 30 foods: http://www.healthline.com/health/high-blood-pressure-hypertension/daily-value-sodium<br /><br />This is very valuable content as it puts nutrition information into perspective and helps a person understand how much sodium is actually in their food. I thought this would be of interest to your audience and wanted to see if you would include this as a resource on your page: http://davisliumd.blogspot.com/2010/05/life-line-screening-worth-money.html<br /><br />If you do not believe this would be a good fit for a resource on your site, even sharing this on your social communities would be a great alternativeto help get the word out.<br /><br />Thanks for your time reviewing. Please let me know your thoughts and if there are any questions I can answer.<br /><br />All the best,<br />Maggie Danhakl • Assistant Marketing Manager<br />p: 415-281-3124 f: 415-281-3199<br /> <br />Healthline • The Power of Intelligent Health<br />660 Third Street, San Francisco, CA 94107 <br />www.healthline.com | @Healthline | @HealthlineCorp<br /> <br />About Us: corp.healthline.commaggie.danhakl@healthline.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7255776707298393367.post-24467426822705743762014-05-18T06:47:28.296-07:002014-05-18T06:47:28.296-07:00Hello Davis,
I hope all is well. Healthline just...Hello Davis,<br /><br />I hope all is well. Healthline just published these inspiring quotes about breast cancer from celebrities who battled the disease. Our audience really enjoyed them and gave us great feedback on how powerful and inspirational they are. You can see them here: http://www.healthline.com/health/breast-cancer/quotes<br /><br />I thought they would be of interest to your followers as well, and I wanted to see if you would include it as a resource on your page: http://davisliumd.blogspot.com/2008/09/mri-after-breast-cancer-diagnosis.html<br /><br />Please let me know if this would be possible. I’m happy to answer any other questions as well.<br /><br />Thanks so much!<br />Maggie Danhakl • Assistant Marketing Manager<br />p: 415-281-3124 f: 415-281-3199 <br /><br />Healthline • The Power of Intelligent Health<br />660 Third Street, San Francisco, CA 94107 <br />www.healthline.com | @Healthline | @HealthlineCorp<br /> <br />About Us: corp.healthline.commaggie.danhakl@healthline.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7255776707298393367.post-38427145331104026022014-04-26T06:20:33.804-07:002014-04-26T06:20:33.804-07:00I am in total agreement. The system needs to impro...I am in total agreement. The system needs to improve in order to drive healthcare costs down and improve patient engagement. One problem we have identified is the use of Web Search Engines for self-assessment of symptoms. There are many inherent problems with this approach but rather than discouraging such behavior we felt compelled to provide online diagnosers with the appropriate tool. So we created Symptify an algorithmic engine created specifically for self-assessment of symptoms. Check us out at https://www.symptify.com/<br />Sincerely,<br />Jalil Thurber MDJalil Thurberhttps://www.symptify.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7255776707298393367.post-63358770776603338012014-04-11T14:11:16.639-07:002014-04-11T14:11:16.639-07:00Hi Davis,
Healthline recently put together an inf...Hi Davis,<br /><br />Healthline recently put together an infograph showcasing heart disease statistics and facts to help someone understand their risk for a heart attack or other heart-related issues. You can see the infograhic here: http://www.healthline.com/health/heart-disease-infographic<br /><br />I am writing to you to see if you can help spread awareness about heart disease by sharing this with your followers or including it as a resource on your page: http://davisliumd.blogspot.com/2009/02/secrets-to-preventing-heart-disease.html<br /><br />Please let me know if you would be interested in helping to raise awareness about heart disease.<br /><br />Thank you for your time reviewing. Please let me know if there are any questions I can answer.<br /><br />Warm regards,<br />Maggie Danhakl • Assistant Marketing Manager<br />p: 415-281-3124 f: 415-281-3199<br /><br />Healthline • The Power of Intelligent Health<br />660 Third Street, San Francisco, CA 94107 <br />www.healthline.com | @Healthline | @HealthlineCorp<br /> <br />About Us: corp.healthline.commaggie.danhakl@healthline.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7255776707298393367.post-21423122106627321452014-04-06T08:15:28.790-07:002014-04-06T08:15:28.790-07:00The most cost-effective test is the human being wi...The most cost-effective test is the human being with experience and training in medicine. If doctors are not needed, then away with them! A naked emperor is not enough for a fable - but the one who pretends to wear clothes from vanity's sake, is. The "cost explosion" is from substituting costly tests instead of physician experience. Our society CHOOSES this and will accelerate the choice. Prices cannot go down in this scenario.SteveofCaleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7255776707298393367.post-57058011604559069122014-01-29T01:27:28.948-08:002014-01-29T01:27:28.948-08:00I never in a million years thought I AT AGE THIRTY...I never in a million years thought I AT AGE THIRTY FIVE, not 50 would have a colonoscopy! Admittedly I was scared out my mind what would be found. I was having sharp pain under my right breast and after several other tests ruled out my gall bladder and various other issues my gastro doc suggested the colonoscopy and as well an upper GI at the same time to figure out what was the cause. Long story short, like Dr Oz, it too saved my life as there were 3 polyps already formed. Imagine if I had waited until I was 50 to have the procedure done! Colon cancer is one of the worst things you ever want to get. Don't know of a good cancer but it is really rough to go through especially when a simple test can catch it early and get rid of it. Turns out my pain wasn't my colon and all I really needed was the upper GI to find the problem but I'm grateful my Dr suggested I have both done. First time was scary. Don't watch the video. Some things you REALLY do not want to know! The 2nd one I had 5yrs later and it was nothing. Like a nap really. You don't feel a thing! Nothing was found the 2nd time so I don't go back for 10yrs like everyone else. It may sound strange to say this but I'm grateful I had the pain that started all the tests and my amazing Dr.... Mikau Lee. He's the best there is!Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12491461856951872327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7255776707298393367.post-56147443228962502602013-12-30T17:05:44.293-08:002013-12-30T17:05:44.293-08:00Nice article! That's right. Swim lessons are a...Nice article! That's right. Swim lessons are a critical step in drowning prevention. While swim lessons don't always prevent drowning, they do give children the skills they need to stay afloat in extreme circumstances and borrow extra time for an adult to come to the rescue. Overall, swim lessons provide lifelong skills that will help a child and even an adult to stay safe in the water. San Antonio Aqua-Tots Swim Lessonshttp://www.aquatots-sanantonio.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7255776707298393367.post-22624285300564782172013-10-22T00:10:01.459-07:002013-10-22T00:10:01.459-07:00I saw your recent article on KevinMD about physici...I saw your recent article on KevinMD about physician personal finance. Good stuff. I tried leaving another post but it didn't show up. Perhaps it is awaiting approval...The White Coat Investorhttp://whitecoatinvestor.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7255776707298393367.post-67273965211819565722013-10-22T00:08:45.953-07:002013-10-22T00:08:45.953-07:00I enjoyed your recent post on KevinMD. I couldn&#...I enjoyed your recent post on KevinMD. I couldn't find a place to leave a comment there, so I came here to do so. <br /><br />Thanks for helping docs protect their ability to continue to practice medicine!The White Coat Investorhttp://whitecoatinvestor.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7255776707298393367.post-19552421416187716862013-09-12T13:33:21.096-07:002013-09-12T13:33:21.096-07:00This is an interesting article. Obviously health c...This is an interesting article. Obviously health care has been a serious issue for many years now. It effects a lot of people in the United States, especially senior citizens. With low income from not working, medical bills can pill up. They need the best healthcare options to help. There are other ways that can help them receive money for bills such as opening a <a href="http://www.mecuokc.org/mecu-checking" rel="nofollow">credit union checking account</a>. If a medical crisis comes up, they will have lending opportunities that have great benefits. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07751388650452541631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7255776707298393367.post-4540987503243644962013-08-21T20:49:07.049-07:002013-08-21T20:49:07.049-07:00Insurance play an important role in an individual ...Insurance play an important role in an individual and group life. So we must take a simple plan or policy with respect to our income sources so that in future we can protect our health from various diseases. Matrix Insurance Agency in Santa Clara CA also provide very low cost plans for family and group. Anyway your article have some very important clues from which I'm unaware. Now by reading this I got the pivot points.Matrixia.comhttp://www.matrixia.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7255776707298393367.post-83019936851073192052013-08-14T07:15:15.561-07:002013-08-14T07:15:15.561-07:00I am a 57 year old white male and I see a cardiolo...I am a 57 year old white male and I see a cardiologist for elevated blood pressure, for which he prescribes medication. I see him once a year at which time he does a cardiogram, listens to my heart, takes my pulse, asks health questions, etc. For the past 2 years he has encouraged me to do this battery of tests and says he and his wife do them every other year or so. He has no affiliation with the company that does the tests and he tells me in his opinion the tests are worth the costs. I recently got the flyer from the company offering these tests in conjunction with a major hospital in my area and for $150 I think I will go ahead and do the tests. Maybe it will show I have nothing wrong but I feel if it brings peace of mind and makes my cardiologist happy it is worth it, he indicated he would like to see the results by the way.<br /><br />Incidentally I originally had a GP/primary care doctor several years ago that I liked, he was the one who found my blood pressure issue. Sadly I moved and tried 2 different PC doctors so I could continue to get my medications but did not like either one, both wanted to see me every 3 to 6 months in their office just to approve refills, etc. My cholesterol numbers were boderline and they both also were into pushing me towards drug therapy (statins) instead of even suggesting I just get more exercise or watch what I ate. I took it upon myself to make lifestyle changes and my cholesterol improved to where the cardiologist is happy and I feel much better about my weight, etc. In my situation, I felt the PC doctors were relying too much on prescribing popular drugs pushed by pharmaceutical companies unnecessarily and requiring me to come in just to build income for their practices. After trying both for a year each I quit seeing them and am happy I did. I see a cardiologist as mentioned and a pulmonary doctor for my asthma. I see both just once a year, get a good exam by a specialist in their field and even though I pay a bit more in my copay I am very happy. <br /><br />Thanks for considering my story and opinionAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13951821420837774957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7255776707298393367.post-18831177282088109272013-07-19T15:44:20.790-07:002013-07-19T15:44:20.790-07:00Clearly Anonymous is not comfortable in (a) identi...Clearly Anonymous is not comfortable in (a) identifying who they are and (b) fails to understand the role of primary care. My job as a primary care doctor is to prevent disease and illness and to save my patients from needing a cardiologist or a cardiothoracic surgeon.<br />The ACC guidelines were incorporated as part of this guideline and show there is NO benefit to screening in asymptomatic (no symptoms) on patients.<br />http://www.guideline.gov/content.aspx?id=34783<br /><br />The guidelines from the following major professional and health organizations were used for comparison of recommendations on atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease screening:<br /><br /> United States Preventive Services Task Force<br /> American College of Cardiology Foundation/American Heart Association<br /> Society for Vascular Surgery<br /> National Cholesterol Education Program, Adult Treatment Panel III<br /> Screening for Heart Attack Prevention and Education (SHAPE) Task Force<br /> American Diabetes Association<br /> Society of Interventional Radiology<br /><br />Note the following:<br />Screening for Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)<br /><br />The authors agree with the USPSTF that screening for PAD among asymptomatic adults in the general population is expected to have few or no benefits because of the low prevalence of PAD in this group. There is also little evidence that treatment of PAD at this asymptomatic stage of disease, beyond treatment based on standard cardiovascular risk assessment, improves health outcomes. Most of the literature on PAD pertains to treatment of symptomatic patients, and there is little data directly examining the efficacy of PAD screening among asymptomatic adults in the general population or in higher-risk adults.<br /><br />Existing evidence supports the use of increased physical activity and smoking cessation to improve outcomes among people with early PAD. However, these interventions should be offered to all patients to encourage healthy lifestyles, and do not necessarily offer additional benefit for people with screen-identified PAD. Finally, screening asymptomatic adults with the ABI could potentially lead to some small degree of harm, including false-positive results and unnecessary workups. Therefore, the potential harms associated with routine PAD screening in asymptomatic adults would exceed the potential benefits.<br /><br />ACPM does not recommend routine screening for asymptomatic PAD in the general adult population. However, clinicians should be alert to symptoms of PAD in people at increased risk (e.g., people aged >50 years, smokers, and individuals with diabetes) and evaluate patients who have clinical evidence of vascular disease. Therapeutic lifestyle changes including a heart-healthy diet, regular exercise, and smoking cessation should be encouraged in addition to other pharmacologic risk reduction strategies for individuals at risk for PAD.<br /><br />The above recommendations are as of March 2011.Davis Liu, MDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15320315964654209559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7255776707298393367.post-76530720723385082702013-07-19T11:32:25.017-07:002013-07-19T11:32:25.017-07:00Dr Liu, albeit your article is fairly old I couldn...Dr Liu, albeit your article is fairly old I couldn't help but comment on your gross misconception of the facts. First and foremost, you are not a specialist in the field of cardiovascular medicine. Therefore your knowledge of this field is fairly limited compared to that of a Cardiologist or Cardiothoracic Surgeon who has to deal with the more than one million heart attack and stroke victims each year. Primary care physicians have clearly done a poor job at educating and treating their patients on the cardiovascular disease epidemic facing this country today. Data is critical in making optimal health care decisions so what harm is done in arming a physician such as yourself with more data on the patient. Also I find it interesting that the USPSTF, of whom you reference as being experts on the subject, DO NOT HAVE ONE cardiovacular specialist on their panel. If you truly want to provide a factual assessment of the necessity of these screenings then I recommend you review the recommendations of an organization who is well versed on the subject such as the ACC (American College of Cardiology) "not the USPSTF". ACC guidelines clearly indicate the value of these screenings in identifying cardiovascular disease in patients. Perhaps you are ok with the status quo and maybe nearly 800,000 heart attack and stroke deaths each year are acceptable to you and the USPSTF. For me personally I feel that if $129 can allow me to see inside my arteries and find out if I have some plaque or any other cardiovascular issues then it's money well spent. I'm not sure a $129 pair of shoes would get me off the couch but if I found out my arteries were 40% blocked then that would surely motivate me to do something different.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7255776707298393367.post-1250156978798857162013-07-18T03:10:53.805-07:002013-07-18T03:10:53.805-07:00I think that the presence of min by this professio...I think that the presence of min by this professional football player has saved his life. If there would be a layman who will not be able to control his speed at the right time he may not be alive today.<br><a href="http://www.national-autotransport.com" rel="nofollow">auto transport quotes</a> , <a href="http://www.national-autotransport.com" rel="nofollow">car shipping quotes</a> , <a href="http://www.national-autotransport.com" rel="nofollow">free auto transport quotes</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09257310758074549149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7255776707298393367.post-67998121162265316082013-06-15T09:07:02.083-07:002013-06-15T09:07:02.083-07:00I think Mr. Khosla's comments where made to ge...I think Mr. Khosla's comments where made to get people thinking outside the box. There is room right now for entrepreneurs to develop products in the health IT space. The current solutions are a step in the right direction, but they are not user friendly and are causing doctors new problems. I think the solution for health IT will come from an entrepreneur, not the government.<a href="http://www.healthinformationtechnologycareers.com/">Gabe</a>http://www.healthinformationtechnologycareers.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7255776707298393367.post-57374791441645490872013-05-29T01:55:56.773-07:002013-05-29T01:55:56.773-07:00Very nice article, thanks for the shareVery nice article, thanks for the shareDr.Redwanhttp://www.medicalforall.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7255776707298393367.post-65860112089835025512013-05-02T00:51:54.365-07:002013-05-02T00:51:54.365-07:00I couldn't agree more.I couldn't agree more.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08474551845661031816noreply@blogger.com