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Pneumonia Vaccines: What Everyone Should Know

Pneumonia is an infection that inflames airbags in either or both of the lungs. Liquid or pus (purulent material) can fill the air sacs, leading to coughing with phlegm or pus, fever, shivers, and trouble ventilation. Moreover, Pneumococcal causing bacteria can spread from person-to-person contact. The seriousness can often get [...]

Medicare And End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD): Open Enrollment Embraces New Coverage Alternative

A person with ESRD needs dialysis or a kidney transplant because they have suffered irreparable renal damage. Persons of any age who suffer from ESRD are eligible for Medicare coverage. Medicare and end stage renal disease not only offers a variety of treatments for renal failure but also provides the [...]

Medicare Stroke Coverage – Stroke Prevention Is a Must!

In the United States, more than 800,000 strokes occur annually. A study showed that stroke is the fifth leading reason for deaths and is a significant cause of severe adult disability in America. Stroke victims are eligible for Medicare stroke coverage. The consequences of a stroke are numerous. Medicare pays for [...]

May Is the Month of Osteoporosis: Are Your Bones Protected?

Are you doing what you can to strengthen your bones? More Americans are diagnosed with Osteoporosis than the previous year, an illness that weakens and breaks the bones. You do not even know if you have this "silent" illness until you have a broken bone since you may not think [...]

Does Medicare Cover HIV Treatment? Let’s Find Out!

HIV is an infection that transmits through sexual contact (STI). It can also transmit during pregnancy, childbirth, or breast-feeding through contact with contaminated blood or from mother to infant. The national HIV testing day is on June 27. This year, we have seen a rise in HIV patients. There are [...]

Blood Pressure Issues? NewMedicare Can Help!

Untreated high blood pressure is a leading cause of cardiovascular disease and other significant complications. Overweight people, those who don't get enough exercise, those with a family history of hypertension, and smokers are more likely to acquire the condition. The United States Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that [...]

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