Monthly Archives: March 2011

Metabolic Syndrome and the Risk of Heart Disease, Diabetes, and Stroke

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Donna M. Post, RN Connecting The Dots in Healthcare

Metabolic syndrome is a name given to common risk factors that when at least three are present lead to increase risk of heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. General risk factors that can lead to any of these diseases are: genetics, … Continue reading →

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Team Semper Fi – Wounded Marines use Sports and Recreation as a Road To Recovery

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Donna M. Post, RN Connecting The Dots in Healthcare

On March 5, 2011 I rode the 45 mile bike ride known as the Reedley Blossom Ride. This is an annual bike ride help by the Reedley Lion’s Club. The Club uses the proceeds go to help different organizations throughout … Continue reading →

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FDA Warns Topamax may cause birth defects.

Posted on March 5, 2011 by Donna M. Post, RN Connecting The Dots in Healthcare

Topamax is a drug physicians prescribe for people with epileptic seizures and migraine headaches. Today the Food and Drug Administration posted a warning. Infants exposed to Topamax in the first trimester had a risk of developing cleft palate and/or cleft … Continue reading →

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