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• Are Defibrillators Worth the Cost to the Healthcare System?
  ICDs or implantable defibrillators save lives but are expensive therapy. They are sometimes challenged for cost effectiveness, but studies support that ICD therapy is indeed cost effective. The biggest challenge is getting people who could benefit from ICDs to realize they might need one. Three out of four people who could get life-saving benefits from an ICD do not have one!
  Published 01Nov2009, viewed 10 times

• The Three Biggest Mistakes People Make When Considering Getting a Pacemaker
  If you are suddenly confronted with the decision to get a pacemaker ... what should you do? While any medical decision can be harrowing, there are three specific pitfalls to making the choice about getting a pacemaker. Learn what they are and how to avoid them in this easy-to-understand article.
  Published 30Aug2009, viewed 104 times

• Help! I Need a Pacemaker!
  If you or a loved one just got the news that a pacemaker is needed--or if you recently got a pacemaker, you've probably found out there is not a lot of information available to pacemaker people. Here are some basic facts about pacemakers and how they work ... and why they may benefit you.
  Published 26Aug2009, viewed 171 times

• What Does Christianity Really Think About Women?
  Christianity is often castigated as being a force that holds women back, but actually the opposite is the case. While many ancient (and even some modern) cultures and religions tend to view women as second-class citizens, Jesus taught about women and children in a radical way, paving the way for females to be considered equal to men and for children to be protected and valued.
  Published 25Jul2009, viewed 167 times

• Can You Trust Cruise Websites for the Facts about Cruising?
  There is a lot of information on cruises and cruise vacation deals online, but how much of it can you trust? Many sites let passengers review their experiences. Should you go by that when booking a cruise? Find out where you can find out ... about cruising.
  Published 24Jul2009, viewed 259 times

• What the Bible Says About How to Raise Kids
  The Bible gives four key points on raising children. Parents should raise children with a distinct goal in mind--and it's not necessarily to see them be happy, fulfilled individuals. The Bible mentions one specific task that parents cannot give to another person, no matter how competent that other person is. Beyond that, the Bible talks about discipline and the one thing parents must never ever do to their children.
  Published 22Jul2009, viewed 347 times

• A Guide for New Pacemaker or Defibrillator Patients
  If you or a loved one just got a new pacemaker or defibrillator, it may seem like you've got a big adjustment ahead of you. Actually, things may be much more normal than you imagined. Getting used to life with a pacemaker or defibrillator won't take long!
  Published 22Jul2009, viewed 182 times

• Pacemakers and Heart Attacks
  If you've been told you need a pacemaker, it does not mean you are at increased risk for a heart attack. In fact, pacemakers are implanted to treat an irregular heart rhythm which actually has nothing to do with a heart attack. Irregular heart rhythms, or arrhythmias, can often be successfully treated with a pacemaker.
  Published 24Jun2009, viewed 78 times

• Women of the Bible
  Women of the Bible represent a diverse sampling of females, ranging from royalty (Queen Esther) to migrant farm workers (Ruth) and from the very good (Mary, the mother of Jesus) to the very bad (Jezebel). Women were warriors (Deborah), merchants (Lydia), landowners (the unnamed Proverbs 31 woman), mothers (Leah, Hannah, Sarah) and prophetesses (Miriam, Anna).
  Published 24Jun2009, viewed 474 times

• What Doctors Are Saying About Pacemaker Recalls
  A recent meeting of arrhythmia and pacemaker specialists has addressed the issue of pacemaker safety and, in part, recommended that the FDA, regulatory agencies, and physicians stop using the word "recall" and instead substitute "safety advisory." While this may seem like semantics to you, the real core is how to manage the delicate problem of mechanical trouble in implantable devices.
  Published 01Jun2009, viewed 53 times

• Why God Isn't Mentioned in the Book of Esther
  Esther is one of the most unusual books of the Bible, but it is not often studied. Esther reads more like a novel than a Bible story--with suspenseful twists and turns and reversals of fortune--that make traditional verse-by-verse study difficult. Esther is overlooked sometimes because it is not an overtly religious book at all--yet it is clearly one of the most important books of Scripture, in fact, one of the most important books ever written.
  Published 30Dec2008, viewed 733 times

• Pacemakers and iPods
  Pacemaker patients who love portable music devices should not wear or carry their earbuds in such a way that they are near the implant site. That can interfere with their pacemaker's ability to function! Interference can affect your pacemaker, but there are a few simple steps to perform to prevent it or--if it happens--to get things back to normal quickly.
  Published 30Dec2008, viewed 108 times

• A New Twist on Self-Publishing
  The world used to look down on self-publishing, but it's more popular than ever. An even greater opportunity for writers to produce (and profit from) their own works involves Internet publishing. It's not an easy field--it requires some learning--but it allows writers a way to economically produce, market, distribute, and make money from their own products--without benefit of publisher!
  Published 30Dec2008, viewed 141 times

• Symptoms That Might Mean You Need a Pacemaker
  Pacemakers may seem like mysterious devices, but they've been around for decades and offer an interesting way to help restore the heart's natural rhythm safely and effectively. This article presents some symptoms of people who might need a pacemaker and an explanation of how pacemakers can help restore a normal cardiac rhythm.
  Published 05Oct2008, viewed 1011 times

• The Shocking Story of Defibrillators: What They Do, Why They Do It
  Defibrillators are devices that use a large jolt of energy to reset the heart during episodes of sudden cardiac arrest. External defibrillators use paddles to shock the heart rhythm through the chest, but there are also implantable defibrillators which operate constantly, beat by beat of the heart, to defibrillate the heart instantly if it is required. Here is how and why defibrillators do what they do.
  Published 30Jul2008, viewed 198 times

• Pacemakers Celebrate Their 50th Birthday This Year
  Pacemakers may seem like brand-new technology but they've been around for 50 years this year! In that time, the pacemaker has undergone a lot of changes, from a large, clunky, short-lived, basic, battery-powered device to today's small mini-computers that can be implanted in day surgery. If you or a loved one need a pacemaker, you'll be joining the millions of people all over the world who have benefited from this remarkable therapy.
  Published 24Jul2008, viewed 394 times

• The Basics of Walking a Marathon
  Marathons are no longer reserved for elite runners. Increasingly, more and more people are walking marathons. It's a great sport for older people, former couch potatoes, and people who never thought of themselves as athletic. Marathon walkers face some of the same training challenges as marathon runners, but they also have some unique obstacles as well. For the persistent, however, it's a great sport.
  Published 09Jul2008, viewed 1292 times

• Women, Politics, and the Bible: Why Esther is So Relevant Today
  Women have always played significant roles in history. Even before the dawn of the Golden Age of Greece, a woman came to power seemingly by accident who managed to thwart a genocidal plan to kill off the Jews. The Book of Esther in the Bible is a story about destiny, fate, politics, and how one brave woman saved her people.
  Published 08Jul2008, viewed 267 times

• If You Have or Might Need a Pacemaker ... Read This Now!
  Pacemakers have been around for 50 years and are considered safe and effective treatment for many forms of arrhythmia. Yet when a person finds out he or she (or a family member or friend) needs to get a pacemaker, there is not a great deal of information available about this procedure, which has benefited literally millions of people around the world. Here are some facts.
  Published 07Jul2008, viewed 1356 times

• Debt Consolidation: Is It Really What You Think It Is?
  Debt consolidation is a term that is used a lot for a wide range of financial plans to help people manage overwhelming debt. But in truth, these plans can be quite different with different consequences. Pure debt consolidation is a great solution for many people facing large debt, but they need to understand what debt consolidation is and is not.
  Published 06Jul2008, viewed 245 times

• Seven Myths About Debt You Might Believe (at Your Peril)
  Debt is a familiar topic but not one that is frequently discussed. That's why there are many mistaken beliefs about debt. These beliefs can hurt your ability to navigate your way out of debt!
  Published 01Jun2008, viewed 242 times

• Why Extra Income May Not be the Answer to Your Financial Problems!
  Many people struggling with finances dream about coming into money or boosting their income. The financial equation actually has two parts: what you earn and what you spend. We don't have as much control over earnings as we do over what we spend, particularly in discretionary areas. In fact, you can dramatically improve your financial situation if you can control your spending patterns.
  Published 22May2008, viewed 262 times

• Top 10 Myths About Debt Consolidation ... and The Truth You Must Know Now
  Debt consolidation is a highly ethical, reputable way to manage certain kinds of debts, but many people do not know much about it. Worse, many people who might benefit from debt consolidation don't have a clear understanding of how it works and how it can help them. Here are ten commonly believed myths about what debt consolidation is ... and isn't!
  Published 13May2008, viewed 312 times

• Business Models for Online Writers
  Writers have great opportunities to earn a living or at least a second income online, but only if they first understand the basic business models for online writing. There are really only two, if you take it in broad strokes. And just about any writer can learn to work either model!
  Published 07May2008, viewed 270 times

• The Revolution That Turned Writers into Publishers (and How You Might Not Realize It!)
  Writers can now take advantage of a whole new business model that basically takes the publisher out of the equation. The line between writing and publishing is not just blurred, it's gone. But how many writers today realize their good fortune?
  Published 06May2008, viewed 214 times

• For Freelance Writers Only: The Care and Feeding of Your Business Clients
  Freelance writers who manage to land that elusive (but lucrative) business client often lose the work because of their own faux-pas. Business people and writers may live at different ends of the spectrum, but a smart writer can keep the gig by learning how to take good care of the business client.
  Published 19Feb2008, viewed 279 times

• The Financial Equation That Can Change Your Life
  Most people think that the key to ending financial woes is more income. Don't get me wrong, income is very important. But at the end of the day, we don't have as much control over our income as we'd like. The other part of the financial equation is something no one thinks about. It's how much you spend. Control your spending and you can change your overall financial picture--for the better. And the best news: it's totally under your control!
  Published 18Feb2008, viewed 156 times

• The Rich Think Differently ... About Debt, That Is!
  If you're in overwhelming debt, all you want to do is be debt free. But did you know that very smart, very financially savvy people sometimes get into debt .. on purpose! That's right. Debt has a real purpose and can give you incredible financial leverage. But chances are, you haven't been using it the right way!
  Published 13Feb2008, viewed 311 times

• Six Ways to Find Clients for Your Freelance Writing Business
  Writing is an unusual profession and one that many feel will never generate full-time wages. So why do some writers--like myself--support themselves as writers and struggle with more than enough work while other writers don't seem to be able to find jobs? For those willing to attack the problem, there really has never been a better time to be a writer.
  Published 24Dec2007, viewed 227 times

• What the Great Depression Can Teach You About Managing Money Today
  Saving is such an alien concept for many consumers, it is no wonder so many of us are faced with overwhelming debt. Frugality was practiced in the Great Depression out of sheer necessity. Today, saving strategies can simplify our lifestyle, improve our relationships, and help us not only get out of debt but save money for the future.
  Published 23Dec2007, viewed 210 times

• What Writers Must Know About Creating and Selling Information Products
  Writers who can identify important Internet niches can apply their skills as researchers and writers to become Internet marketers.
  Published 21Oct2007, viewed 200 times

• Don't Buy a New Mattress Till You Read This!
  Buying a mattress can be challenging, but if you break the process down ino smple steps, you ca get a good deal and keep your sanity. First, you need to know the main types of mattresses. Then you must decide the particular make and model you want. Last but not least, you can follow the sales and determine when to pounce based on the time when a good deal is offered. Yes, you can get a good deal on a mattress if you know what a good price is!
  Published 07Oct2007, viewed 649 times

• What You Absolutely Must Do To Succeed as a Freelance Writer
  A good writer does not automatically become a successful freelance writer simply by wanting to become one. Freelance writing requires discipline, consistency, and a few tricks of the trade. If you can think about writing as a business rather than a passion or a calling, and you have the discipline to maintain regular business hours, you may have what it takes to have a successful career as a freelance writer.
  Published 06Oct2007, viewed 214 times

• Why Writers Need to Think About Niches Differently for Online Projects
  Writers who want to work online often approach niches like writing topics, but that can be misleading! An ink-and-paper writer seeks the scoop, the untold story. But for online projects, it is much better to create a website or information product that taps into a pre-existing online community. In other words, finding a busy niche and a lot of competition can be a good thing for a successful online writing venture!
  Published 28Aug2007, viewed 184 times

• Who Makes More Money as a Writer: The Specialist or the Generalist? The Answer May Surprise You!
  Professional writers can specialize in a narrow field of expertise or they can be generalists, writing about anything and everything. While most writers like to be generalists and think it offers better opportunities, the fact is that it is the specialist writer who stands the better chance of succeeding as a professional writer.
  Published 17Aug2007, viewed 319 times

• Secrets of Earning a Living as a Writer
  Not only is it still possible for a person to earn a good living as a writer, there are opportunities available today for writers that hold unique promise. However, writing is a business and needs to be treated like a business. For those willing to do the right things, there has probably never been a better time to be a writer.
  Published 11Aug2007, viewed 368 times

• Why Writers Have to Move Their Business Online Now
  Johannes Gutenberg changed the world with movable type press; the world has been changed in our own lifetime by the Internet. Both events impact writers. For the savvy writer willing to learn new skills and pioneer a whole new way of doing things, online work is a great bonanza. Writers who prefer the ink-and-paper world, be warned. Things are changing!
  Published 30Jul2007, viewed 160 times

• How Debt Consolidation Can Actually Improve Your Credit Score
  Debt consolidation is one approach to coping with overwhelming debt, but don't confuse it with debt settlement, debt negotiation, debt management or bankruptcy. It's different. And unlike those other approaches or bankruptcy, debt consolidation--done properly--can actually help rather than hurt your credit score!
  Published 29Jul2007, viewed 333 times

• How Much Debt is Too Much?
  Most people realize they are in over their heads in debt when they have a gut feeling or visceral response to the amount of debt they are carrying. Emotions are no way to run your financial life. Many of us carry far too much debt long before we realize it and by the time we start to hit bottom, we are in serious financial trouble. Find out how to assess how much debt you have and learn what to do about it.
  Published 22Jul2007, viewed 272 times

• A Writer's View of Internet Commerce
  Writers who sell words for a living often miss out on great business opportunities because they do not understand the Internet. Understanding online business is not that difficult, but it does take some new skills (which can be learned) and a new way of thinking about writing.
  Published 21Jul2007, viewed 207 times

• Can Debt Consolidation Help You Start a Freelance Business?
  Many people dream of starting their own business, but the nuts and bolts of running a small business can be easily overlooked. It is not only important for the new business owner to save money to launch the business, it is crucial to minimize expenses to keep living expenses down in the early days of the business. One approach to financial housekeeping is debt consolidation, a way of restructuring and reorganizing debt.
  Published 19Jul2007, viewed 171 times

• Is This Really Any Time to be a Writer?
  Writing is a difficult profession. While it may sound glamorous to some, the truth is that opportunities to write for publications are scarce, pay is low, and most writers suffer under editorial constraints. That has all changed with the Internet. For writers willing to re-invent themselves as "content providers," that is, sellers of content (writers and publishers rolled into one), the opportunities are enormous.
  Published 20Jun2007, viewed 212 times

• Writers Can Earn More Than Article Money Online
  Writers used to depend on publishers or businesses for their living. Today, writers willing to think outside the box can use Internet business models to construct viable businesses based on content. In order to do this, writers need to learn about the Internet and various business models there and then do what they do best--write.
  Published 09Jun2007, viewed 233 times

• When Writers Become Content Providers
  Writers today struggle as traditional publishing opportunities are more limited than ever and new opportunities to write online (as so-called content providers) pay very little. Despite appearances, it is actually a great time to be a writer providing you have good business skills, a desire to learn, and a willingness to study how the Internet works. Internet businesses are ideal for writers.
  Published 02Jun2007, viewed 209 times

• Writers, There's a New Game in Town!
  Writers may not know it yet, but they are in big demand on the Internet. But instead of just providing content to existing Internet entrepreneuers, the savvy writer can profit from this new business model by becoming a publisher. Content-rich sites that sell advertising or information product marketing are great ways for writers to self publish and assume the risks and potential rewards once reserved only for publishers.
  Published 01Jun2007, viewed 380 times

• Becoming an Informed Patient
  If youu have ever been a patient, you know how difficult it can be to get an accurate diagnosis and the right treatment. Today's patients need to get information and use physicians as part of the team rather than as the decision-maker. Fortunately, it is easier than ever for an average person (or patient) to get outstanding medical information online.
  Published 30May2007, viewed 221 times

• Why Newsletters are Still a Powerful Marketing Tool
  Newsletters remain a powerful marketing tool because they are targeted, specific, and often eagerly welcomed communications from you directly to your customers. Your newsletter mailing list can be pure gold, and the quality of your newsletter can help retain customers. However, few companies produce newsletters nowadays. They seem old-fashioned. However, newsletters still work today.
  Published 23May2007, viewed 244 times

• How to Overcome Writer's Block
  People tasked with important writing projects often seem to succumb to writer's block, that agonizing feeling of not knowing where to begin on a big project. Yet professional writers never seem to get this condition. That's because they know a few secrets that protect them from ever getting stalled in a writing project.
  Published 11May2007, viewed 327 times

• Writing Technical Content for Consumers: The Mom Test
  When writing very technical or complicated information for a lay audience, such as writing about medical products for prospective patients, it's a good idea to subject the material to the "mom test." Although it may sound silly to use your mom (or other willing relative) as your free focus group, we have had great success and gotten lots of good ideas from "the mom test."
  Published 08May2007, viewed 277 times

• Everything You Know about Medical Advertising is Probably Wrong
  Medical advertising is highly regulated advertising aimed at an expert audience of avid readers extremely interested in your product or service. Using the same consumer advertising strategies you would use to sell soap or sneakers does not work. They need information. In short, most of what advertising "experts" will tell you is wrong: give them a lot of copy (not a little) and stress features (not benefits). This articles tells you why.
  Published 05May2007, viewed 270 times

• Name that Product!
  Naming a produc tis the sort of thing that sounds like fun until you've had to do it. In many industries, the best names are already taken and there are a lot of legal hurdles to overcome in the search for the perfect name. Alas, there may be no perfect name. But here are some tips for your organization to at least find some serviceable names.
  Published 04May2007, viewed 368 times

• Patient Education, Revisited
  Today's patient demands more and better quality healthcare information. Hospitals and medical companies, such as device manufacturers and drug companies, have responded by offering patient education material. However, dumbed-down material falls flat: it turns off educated patients and cannot be appreciated by those with minimal reading skills. There is a solution and it's easier than you think.
  Published 03May2007, viewed 241 times

• Can You Brand Technical Literature?
  Many companies rush into branding assuming it is an exercise for promotional literature, advertising, and invitations. It may be far more important to your business to brand your packaging and technical literature for the simple reason that it is the zone where your company connects most directly with your customer.
  Published 02May2007, viewed 316 times

• Putting the YOU back in Brochures
  Medical companies and hospitals spend a lot of time and money creating brochures, but often they miss the mark. It's not that they're not good--they just are written at the customer instead of to the customer. Good news: it's not hard to fix the writing.
  Published 26Apr2007, viewed 400 times

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