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Considering Longer Chemotherapy
  

July 21, 2009 (New York Times) The newest prognosis for cancer may be longer chemotherapy. Doctors and pharmaceutical companies are moving toward treating cancer patients with drugs continuously, even when they may not urgently need them. That would be a departure from the common practice of stopping treatment when the cancer is under control and resuming it only if the cancer worsens.
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Weighing School Backpacks
  

July 20, 2009 (New York Times) Last year, my daughter’s school backpack got so heavy, she would sometimes just drag it behind her rather than hoist it onto her shoulders. Backpacks with wheels are too bulky for her locker, so next year I’m thinking about buying an extra set of textbooks to keep at home.
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Learning of Risk of Alzheimer’s Seems to Do No Harm
July 16, 2009 (New York Times) A genetic test that can find an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease does no psychological harm to people who take it, even if they test positive for a risky gene, a new study find
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MediGuide offers services to eligible health plans members. MediGuide program is independent from health plans, but we will work closely with its health care management personnel to assure proper coordination of care and maximization of your insurance benefits.

Please contact your health plan or benefit manager to verify benefits and eligibility. MediGuide must receive confirmation of eligibility in order to initiate Second Opinion service. Member responsibility depends on plan benefits design. Usually, the first remote consultation is covered under MediGuide contract. MediGuide will also pay the attending physician for preparing the medical records file and all record transfers. If a consulting institution recommends an in-person examination, MediGuide may cover member transportation to and from medical center.

The follow up consultations, as well as any additional tests, which might be required for completion of the Second Opinion, may be the responsibility of a member or a health plan responsibility. Please be aware that your benefits may be substantially less or non-existent, if a medical center providing Second Opinion is not participating in health plan provider network or out-or-area. The deductible and co-insurance may apply.

The results of Second Opinion consultation will be sent to the member, the attending physician, and health plan care management or disease management department, as appropriate.

If your health plan is not offering MediGuide program at this time, any individual may join MediGuide by applying online. Join Now...