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Straight, No Chaser: SterlingMedicalAdvice.com is LIVE! That means it's time for Giveaways!
Everyone loves freebies. So do we. To commemorate our launch, SterlingMedicalAdvice.com is going to sweeten the pot for you. Never mind the fact that our cost per mont
Straight, No Chaser: Save a Life, Save a Trip, Save Your Cash!
In the last 20+ years of caring for patients in emergency rooms (ERs) in communities all over the country, and in 12 years of healthcare consulting in 36 states and countries, my t
Straight, No Chaser: Providing Corporate HealthCare Solutions
SterlingMedicalAdvice.com has just saved a client corporation a projected $2.4 million in healthcare expenses over previous costs. What can we do for you? Our health informatio
Straight, No Chaser: Contest Winners!
In case you forgot, we promised you that if we got to 1000 Facebook likes, we’d give away a free month of SterlingMedicalAdvice.com to three lucky winners. Well, as we spea
Straight, No Chaser: A Solution to the Upcoming Healthcare Crisis and the Affordable Care Act
Many of you have heard or seen me discuss various aspects of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. This ambitious effort seeks to maintain the current level of quality
About SterlingMedicalAdvice.com: "How do I sign up?"
Anytime starting noon EDT (and 11 am CDT) on Nov. 1st, you may go to www.sterlingmedicaladvice.com to join. It’s very easy to do. Give yourself about 15″. Have your persona
From the Health Library of SterlingMedicalAdvice.com: "Can I use antibiotics if I forgot to refrigerate them?"
I left my son’s liquid antibiotic sitting on the kitchen counter all day instead of putting it back in the refrigerator. Is the medicine still OK? Depending on the medication
Straight, No Chaser: Trauma Quick (Finger)Tips – Give Me the Finger!
What you’re seeing is not a five-finger salute gone bad. It’s an all too often occurrence: amputated fingers. Believe it or not, 90% of finger reattachments are successful, alt
About SterlingMedicalAdvice.com: "Is SterlingMedicalAdvice.com right for me?"
Everyone, whether insured or not, can register for SterlingMedicalAdvice.com. If you enjoy being empowered with more knowledge and control over your healthcare, SterlingMedicalAdvi
From the Health Library of SterlingMedicalAdvice.com: "Can I treat nasal congestion without medication?"
There are ways that you can treat nasal congestion without medication. Medicines are not the only way to relieve a stuffy or runny nose. Often, gentler solutions are better. Try th
About SterlingMedicalAdvice.com: "How will my health information be protected?"
www.SterlingMedicalAdvice.com’s website is completely compliant with HIPPA guidelines and regulations, meaning the highest level of security is protecting our site and your infor
How can I get help if I have trouble swallowing pills?
Difficulty swallowing pills is a common problem. Be sure to discuss your problem with your doctor when s/he is prescribing a medication for you. While the medication may not be ava
Straight, No Chaser: Revisiting the Affordable Care Act – How You or Your Employer Can Save Up to 50% of HealthCare Costs
Politics aside, I’m not so sure why business owners are focusing on the angst of implementation of the Affordable Care Act instead of the opportunities to save. Consider the
About SterlingMedicalAdvice.com: How will the expert consultants know anything about me?
When you sign up at www.SterlingMedicalAdvice.com, you provide a medical history that becomes a permanent part of your record. The information you give us during each chat will als
From the Health Library of SterlingMedicalAdvice.com: "How can I get alcohol out of my system quicker?"
It’s a frequent misconception that there are a ton of remedies you can take to help you eliminate alcohol quicker or get less drunk. Alcohol is eliminated by what’s cal
Straight, No Chaser: Human Bites
I have had weird experiences with humans biting humans, as have most physicians. There are several different types of human bites, which can range from harmless to surgically serio
About SterlingMedicalAdvice.com: Are there limits to how often I can use the site?
You can reach your SMA consultants 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The following interactions are included in your subscription. STERLING ADVICE® STERLING ADVICE PLUS® Individ
From the Health Library of SterlingMedicalAdvice.com: What is high cholesterol?
Hypercholesterolemia (aka high cholesterol), is a condition in which your blood cholesterol level is higher than normal. High cholesterol by itself has no symptoms. Unfortunately,
Straight, No Chaser: Heads Up! Concussions – Traumatic Brain Injuries, Part I
The really interesting thing about concussions these days is many individuals seem to have convinced themselves that the risk of a concussion or even continuing in football, wrestl
Straight, No Chaser: Heads Up! Traumatic Brain Injuries (Concussions), Part I
Human Shark Week continues with a discussion about concussions. The really interesting thing about concussions these days is many individuals seem to have convinced themselves th
