Jo Ann LeQuang's Articles - ABC Article Directory | Submit Articles | Article Search Engine

Jo Ann LeQuang's Articles

Display Category\|Title\|Newest\|Oldest
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! 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. If You Just Found Out You Need a Pacemaker, Read This Now! 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. Jesus, Women, and Children: What You May Not Realize 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. 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. Four Things the Bible Has to Say About Childrearing 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. Your New Life with a Pacemaker (or Defibrillator) 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! Myths About Pacemakers 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. The Truth About 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). Why Doctors Don't Like to Talk 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. What is the Truth about Queen Esther of the Bible? 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. Do You Need a Pacemaker? Here are the Main Symptoms 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. Defibrillators Shock a Runaway Heart Back to Normal 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. Happy Birthday, Pacemaker! Implantable Heart Technology Turns 50 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. What People with Arrhythmias Must Know about Pacemakers 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. Debunking the Top 10 Myths about Debt Consolidation 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! 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! What Enterprising Writers Must Know about Information Products Right Now Writers who can identify important Internet niches can apply their skills as researchers and writers to become Internet marketers. Mattress Shopping for People Who Hate Shopping 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! How To Earn a Living as a Writer (I'm Not Kidding) 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. The Savvy Writer's Guide to How the World Has Changed in the Last Five Years 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! 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. What Freelance Writers Must Know Now to Make Money Tomorrow 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. 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. Secrets of Cyber-Writing 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. Why Writers Have to Start Thinking Like Publishers 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. How to Find Out What You, as a Patient, Must Know 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. Cure Writer's Block With a Few Sneaky Tricks 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. This Mother's Day Let Your Mom Be Your Marketing Focus Group 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." What Medical Advertisers Must Think About Before Their Next Ad 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. How to Name a New 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. Don't Talk Down to Your Patients 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. Branding is Most Important Where You Least Expect It 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.