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      <title><![CDATA[Hospital Beds]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:21:3</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Patient Lifts]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:17:47</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Respite Care]]></title>
      <link>http://www.medicare.com/assisted-living/respite-care.html</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 8:37:21</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Medicare and Dental Plans]]></title>
      <link>http://www.medicare.com/services-and-procedures/medicare-and-dental-plans.html</link>
      <description><![CDATA[ Does Medicare Cover Dental Procedures? Currently, Medicare coverage of dental services is very limited. Medicare does not cover routine dental care or most dental procedures such as cleanings, fillings, tooth extractions or dentures. Medicare does not pay for dental plates or other dental devices. In general, you pay for 100% of dental services. This has given rise to the popularity of This has given rise to the popularity of <a...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 9:50:3</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Vision Plans]]></title>
      <link>http://www.medicare.com/vision-center/vision-plans.html</link>
      <description><![CDATA[ Medicare.com is pleased to announce Vision Care Direct as a companion plan to the services offered by Medicare.  Vision Care Direct provides vision plans that work hand in hand with the benefits you are already receiving in order to make vision care more accessible for you and your loved ones. <p style=" margin-bottom: .0001pt;...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2010 11:8:41</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Home Oxygen Equipment]]></title>
      <link>http://www.medicare.com/equipment-and-supplies/home-oxygen-equipment.html</link>
      <description><![CDATA[ Does Medicare Cover Home Oxygen Equipment and Supplies? Medicare will help cover most of the cost of home oxygen equipment and supplies if you have a breathing condition that it will help improve. Medicare payment for oxygen equipment and supplies is subject to the requirement that it is necessary and reasonable for treatment of an illness or injury...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2010 8:42:15</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Routine Eye Care]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[ Does Medicare Cover Routine Eye Care? Medicare does not cover routine eye care exams. There are some eye exams and screenings that Medicare covers. Treatment for Macular Degeneration and Glaucoma Screenings are two types covered under Medicare's Diabetic Services. Intermediate opthalmological services which pertain to evaluating new or existing conditions that accompany a new diagnostic or management problem are also covered. Ask...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2010 10:26:7</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Macular Degeneration]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[ Does Medicare Pay for the Treatment of Macular Degeneration? Medicare currently covers only one treatment for some patients with macular degeneration. This treatment is called ocular photodynamic therapy with verteporfin. Consult with your eye doctor to see if this is the best treatment for you. 
      
      
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      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2010 10:25:18</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Glaucoma Screening]]></title>
      <link>http://www.medicare.com/services-and-procedures/glaucoma-screening.html</link>
      <description><![CDATA[ Does Medicare Cover Glaucoma Screening? Once every 12 months Medicare will cover a glaucoma screening for people at high risk for glaucoma. High risk candidates include people with diabetes , people with a family history of glaucoma or African-Americans who are age 50 and older. Glaucoma screenings must be done by, or supervised by, an eye doctor who is legally permitted to perform the...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2010 10:24:21</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Eye Refractions]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[ Does Medicare Pay for Eye Refractions? At this time Medicare does not cover eye refraction exams or corrections including lenses or corrective surgery.  How Much Do I Pay? You are responsible for 100% of charges...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2010 10:23:11</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Diabetic Services]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[ Which Diabetic Related Services Does Medicare Cover? Medicare covers many services related to the treatment of diabetes. Diabetes Screening (Fasting Plasma Glucose Test): Medicare Part B does cover tests to check for diabetes. These tests are covered only if you have one or more of the following risk factors: Dyslipidemia (History of...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2010 9:26:40</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Diabetes Self-Management Training]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[ Does Medicare Cover Outpatient Self-Management Training? Diabetes outpatient self-management training is a program to teach you how to manage your diabetes and is covered by Medicare Part B. This program should include an overall education of diabetes including how to monitor your blood glucose levels. It also includes education about diet, exercise, and insulin. Medicare will cover up to ten hours of diabetes self-management...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2010 9:20:5</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Diabetic Foot Exam]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[ Will Medicare Pay For My Diabetic Foot Exams? Yes. Twice a year people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy and loss of protective sensations can receive a foot exam as long as they have not seen a foot care professional for another reason between visits. 
      
      
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      <pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2010 9:19:34</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Diabetic Insulin Pumps]]></title>
      <link>http://www.medicare.com/equipment-and-supplies/diabetic-insulin-pumps.html</link>
      <description><![CDATA[ Does Medicare Cover Insulin Pumps? Medicare will cover the cost of an insulin pump if you have an honest medical need for it. To ensure that Medicare pays for your pump you must follow the steps below: Only your doctor can prescribe an insulin pump for you, so do not order anything until you have visited your...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2010 9:18:55</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Diabetes Screening (Fasting Plasma Glucose Test)]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[ Does Medicare Cover a Screening Test For Diabetes? Medicare Part B does cover tests to check for diabetes. These tests are covered only if you have one or more of the following risk factors: Dyslipidemia (History of abnormal cholesterol and triglyceride levels) Obesity High blood pressure History of high blood sugar Or if you have two or more of the following...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2010 9:16:22</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Diabetic Supplies]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[ Does Medicare Cover Diabetes Supplies? Yes, Medicare will cover the cost of some diabetes supplies if you have diabetes. Medicare will pay for limited amounts of diabetes supplies if you have a medical need for them and your treating doctor has prescribed them. To ensure that Medicare pays for your supplies you must follow the steps below: Only your doctor can prescribe diabetes supplies for you, so do not...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2010 9:15:41</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Diabetic Shoes]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[ Does Medicare Cover Diabetic Shoes? Yes, Medicare will cover the cost of one pair of therapeutic shoes (diabetic shoes) and inserts for people with diabetes if you have a medical need for them. The Medicare payment for therapeutic shoes is subject to the requirement that they are necessary and reasonable for protection of insensitive feet or neuropathy (nerve damage in the feet). To ensure that Medicare pays for your shoes, you must...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2010 9:14:59</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Medicare Part D]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2010 11:24:47</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Part D Prescription Drug Coverage]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2010 11:23:31</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[PFFS Plans Terminations]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2010 9:53:53</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Know Your Situation Before You Enroll]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2010 13:4:4</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Employer and Group Retiree Guide to Part D Coverage]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2010 13:0:8</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Changing Part D Plans Might Lower Your Drug Cost]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2010 12:58:56</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Caregivers Guide to Choosing a Part D Plan]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2010 12:57:30</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[2010 Part D Benefits Overview]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2010 12:49:17</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.medicare.com/medicare-coverage-basics/medicare-part-c.html</link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2010 12:40:12</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.medicare.com/medicare-coverage-basics/medicare-coverage-basics.html</link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2010 12:38:43</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Manual Wheelchairs]]></title>
      <link>http://www.medicare.com/equipment-and-supplies/manual-wheelchairs.html</link>
      <description><![CDATA[ Will Medicare Cover Manual Wheelchairs? Yes, Medicare will cover manual wheelchairs. However, you must be able to show you have an honest medical need for a manual wheelchair and the primary use must be for moving around your home. In other words, it just can't be something that would be nice to have or primarily for use outside the home. However, you...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Fri, 07 May 2010 7:3:1</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2010 7:17:22</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Medigap Policy Changes]]></title>
      <link>http://www.medicare.com/medigap-insurance/changes-to-medigap-policies.html</link>
      <description><![CDATA[ New government laws have lead to many changes for Medigap (Medicare Supplement Insurance)  policies. These changes give choices in health care coverage that will fill in the gaps for services that Original Medicare doesn't cover. <p style="...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2010 12:50:17</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Buying a Medigap Policy]]></title>
      <link>http://www.medicare.com/medigap-insurance/buying-a-medigap-policy.html</link>
      <description><![CDATA[ Buying a Medigap (also called "Medicare Supplement Insurance") policy is an important decision. You will first need to decide if  a Medigap policy is the best way for you to supplement Original Medicare coverage. Then you will need to decide which Medigap policy to buy. How Do Insurance Companies Set Prices for Medigap Policies? Medigap supplemental insurance companies set their own monthly premiums....
      
      
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      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2010 10:28:52</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.medicare.com/medigap-insurance/medicare-supplemental-insurance-(medigap).html</link>
      <description><![CDATA[ Medigap Basics What is a Medigap Policy? Medigap policies  are sold by private insurance companies, but are not like Medicare Advantage Plans (HMOs, PPOs). It is sometimes called "Medicare Supplement Insurance."  A basic Medigap policy works with Original Medicare coverage to help pay some of your out-of-pocket costs like copayments, coinsurance, and the yearly Medicare deductible. There are many...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2010 10:11:11</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Medical Identification Tags]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Apr 2010 8:12:29</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Orthopedic Footwear]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 9:57:45</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 9:51:51</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Ostomy Supplies]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 9:51:24</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 9:50:44</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Shingles Vaccine]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[ Shingles and the Importance of Vaccination What is shingles? Shingles (herpes zoster or zoster) is a painful skin rash caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. Anyone who has had chickenpox can come down with shingles. Risk increases with age. Half of all cases of shingles are in people over sixty. In the United States, there are an estimated one million new cases of shingles each year. Symptoms...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 9:26:40</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Pneumococcal Pneumonia]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[  Bacterial Pneumonia Vaccination What Is Pneumonia? Pneumonia is a lung disease caused by a variety of viruses and bacteria. The most common type is caused by bacteria and is called Pneumococcal pneumonia or bacterial pneumonia. Each year in the United State thousands of adults develop bacterial pneumonia; the majority are older...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 9:26:24</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Hepatitis B Vaccination]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[ Seniors and Vaccination to Prevent Hepatitis B What is Hepatitis B? Hepatitis is a group of diseases that affect the liver. There are several types of hepatitis; the most common one in the United States is hepatitis B. Hepatitis B is caused by a virus which is the root cause of about 125,000 new infections each year. There are over a million people infected by hepatitis B virus in...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 9:26:0</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Influenza]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[ The Influenza Vaccination What is influenza (flu)? Influenza, also called the flu, is an infection of the nose, throat and lungs caused by a virus. Influenza is also known as seasonal flu. Symptoms are similar to those of a cold but worse and they will last longer. Influenza symptoms include: Fever Headache Muscle pain Runny...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 9:22:0</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Wound Care and Wound Therapy]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[ What Is Wound Therapy? Medicare refers to the medical care needed to treat chronic wounds as "wound therapy." A chronic wound is a sore, blister, or skin injury that has not healed after 30 days of treatment by a doctor. Chronic wounds are serious and need medical attention. They can take months or years to heal; and some never do heal. They can be very painful and cause a lot of discomfort for the person...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 9:21:8</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA["Welcome To Medicare" Physical Exam]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[ Medicare pays for many preventive services in order to aid you in staying healthy. Preventive services can find problems early and can help to keep you from getting certain diseases or illnesses. These services include exams, lab tests, and screenings. One of these services is the "Welcome to Medicare" Physical Exam. What is the "Welcome to Medicare" Physical Exam? Medicare's Initial Preventive Physical...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 9:20:45</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[ Does Medicare Cover a Urinalysis?  A urinalysis is an examination of urine on the physical, chemical and microscopic level. Only those patients that show signs or symptoms of a kidney or urinary tract disorder or have a condition that is known to affect the kidney or urinary tract will have their charges covered by Medicare. In order for Medicare to cover the charges, the symptoms or diagnosis must be...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 9:20:25</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[ Does Medicare Cover Cost of Medical Assistance Outside of The United States? Typically Medicare does not cover medical expenses incurred outside of the United States. The United States includes the fifty states as well as American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. It is advised that while traveling outside of the these areas you take into consideration events that may need medical insurance...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 9:20:4</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Smoking Cessation]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[ Does Medicare Pay For Counseling to Quit Smoking? Since 1964 the U.S. Surgeon General has cautioned against smoking and the health hazards it poses. In later years it has reported that quitting smoking leads to significant risk reduction for certain diseases as well as other health benefits. These benefits occur even in older adults who have been smoking for years. Medicare will cover smoking cessation counseling for people who...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 9:19:44</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Second Opinions]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[ Does Medicare Cover Second Opinions for Surgical Procedures? Second opinions (when another doctor's view is sought in relation to the treatment of your health problem) are covered by Medicare. If you feel a second opinion is needed, please do not hesitate to seek one. Medicare will also pay for third opinions if the first and second opinions are different. 
      
      
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 9:19:22</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Routine Physical Exam]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[ Are Physical Exams Covered by Medicare? Routine physical exams are not covered by Medicare. If your Medicare Part B began on or after January 1, 2005, Medicare will cover a one-time preventive physical exam within the first six months of enrollment. 
      
      
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 9:19:2</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Prostate Cancer Screening]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[ Medicare pays for many preventive services in order to aid you in staying healthy. Preventative services can find problems early and can help to keep you from getting certain diseases or illnesses. These services include exams, lab tests, and screenings. One of these services is the screening for prostate cancer. What is Prostate Cancer? The prostate gland is the male organ that produces fluid for semen. It is located behind...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 9:18:17</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Pap Smears and Pelvic Examinations]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[ Medicare pays for many preventive services in order to aid you in staying healthy. Preventative services can find problems early and can help to keep you from getting certain diseases or illnesses. These services include exams, lab tests, and screenings. Two important preventive services for women are the Pap smear (or Pap test) and Pelvic Examination. What is a Pap Smear? The Pap smear is a way to examine cells collected from...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 9:17:34</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Oxygen Therapy]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[  Conditions that Require Oxygen Therapy Medicare provides coverage in the home for oxygen therapy for people who have low levels of blood gases and for those who have other conditions (under specific circumstances). Common conditions that are covered are: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) - a group of diseases that includes emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and asthmatic bronchitis...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 9:17:11</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Obesity and Weight Loss Coverage]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[ How Important Is Weight Control For Older Adults? People used to think if you were older it was better for you to be overweight. Today we know that isn't true.Most importantly, Medicare agrees that being overweight is a concern for seniors. In fact, in 2004 Medicare expanded their coverage for weight loss interventions. They will now cover proven weight loss programs, including weight loss surgery. How Does Obesity...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 9:16:50</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[ What Type of Medical Procedures Does Medicare Cover?  Medicare covers numerous types of medical services and procedures. Before they will cover it, however, you must have a documented and real reason for needing it. In other words, it just can't be something that would be nice to have. People in the hospital, home health care or nursing home will have their needs covered by Medicare covers numerous types of medical services and procedures. Before they will cover it, however, you must have a documented and real reason for needing it. In other words, it just can't be something that would be nice to have. People in the hospital, home health care or nursing home will have their needs covered by <a...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 9:15:57</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Medical Nutrition Therapy]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[ Medicare pays for many preventive services in order to aid you in staying healthy. Preventative services can find problems early and can help to keep you from getting certain diseases or illnesses. These services include exams, lab tests, and screenings. One of these services is nutrition therapy. What is Medical Nutrition Therapy? Medical Nutrition Therapy is the development of a specific dietary plan of action. It is...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 9:15:39</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[  Does Medicare Cover Mammograms?  Mammography is the process of using radiological procedures to examine the breast for tumors or cysts that could be cancerous. Medicare covers one annual mammogram screening for women age 40 and above. To be covered by Medicare, eleven full months must pass before another screening is...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 9:15:14</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[ Does Medicare Cover Hearing Exams and Hearing Aids? Medicare does not cover routine hearing exams or hearing aids of any type. In some cases, diagnostic hearing exams are covered by Medicare Part B. Please consult your physician about these exams. 
      
      
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 9:14:29</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[ How Does Dialysis Help People with Kidney Failure or ESRD? Medicare pays for the dialysis services of anyone suffering from end-stage renal disease (ESRD) or kidney failure. Dialysis treatment does what your kidneys have stopped doing: it cleans the blood by getting rid of harmful salts, wastes and fluids. Dialysis treatment will help you feel better and live longer, but will not cure permanent kidney failure. Where Do I Get...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 9:13:20</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[ Medicare pays for many preventive services in order to aid you in staying healthy. Preventative services can find problems early and can help to keep you from getting certain diseases or illnesses. These services include exams, lab tests, and screenings. One of these services is the colorectal cancer screening. What is Colorectal Cancer? Colorectal cancer, sometimes called colon cancer, is cancer that occurs in the colon or...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 9:12:39</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[ What is Chiropractic Therapy? Chiropractic is a therapy based on the interactions of the spine and nervous system. Chiropractic services are most often used to treat complaints of back pain, neck pain, pain in the joints of the arms or legs, and headaches. Doctors of Chiropractic are also called chiropractors or chiropractic physicians. They usually practice a drug-free, hands-on approach to health care. This...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 9:12:16</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[ Medicare pays for many preventive services in order to aid you in staying healthy. Preventative services can find problems early and can help to keep you from getting certain diseases or illnesses. These services include exams, lab tests, and screenings. One of these services is cardiovascular screening. What is Cardiovascular Screening? Cardiovascular screening is a set of blood tests that checks cholesterol...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 9:11:49</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Bone Mass Measurement]]></title>
      <link>http://www.medicare.com/services-and-procedures/bone-mass-measurement.html</link>
      <description><![CDATA[ Medicare pays for many preventive services in order to aid you in staying healthy. Preventative services can find problems early and can help to keep you from getting certain diseases or illnesses. These services include exams, lab tests, and screenings. One of these services is the Bone Mass Measurement or Bone Density Test. What is a Bone Mass Measurement? A bone mass measurement or bone density test is the best way to...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 9:11:28</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery]]></title>
      <link>http://www.medicare.com/services-and-procedures/bariatric-weight-loss-surgery.html</link>
      <description><![CDATA[ Weight Loss Surgery and Medicare What Is Weight Loss Surgery? Weight loss surgery is growing in popularity for good reason. It has helped many people lose weight and can produce dramatic results. Medicare has been covering weight loss surgery for seniors since 2005. The surgery works by either reducing the amount of food that fits in the stomach or by restricting...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 9:11:3</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[ Does Medicare Pay For Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring?  When many readings of your blood pressure are needed over a period of 24 hours or longer, it is call Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM). Medicare only covers ABPM for patients whose doctors suspect have "white coat hypertension". This symptom occurs with patients that exhibit high blood pressure only in the doctor's office, possibly...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 9:10:38</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Alternative Therapies]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[ Does Medicare Pay for Alternative Therapies?  Alternative Therapy, also know as Alternative Medicine, is currently not  covered by Medicare. These therapies include homeopathy, naturopathy, acupuncture, holistic therapies, midwifery and herbal medicine. In addition Medicare does not cover Complimentary Medicines ....
      
      
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 9:10:7</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Switching Medigap Policies]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[ If you are unhappy with your Medigap coverage, you are losing your coverage, or you have a policy with Medicare prescription drug coverage, you may be thinking about switching to a new Medigap policy. Can I Switch to a Different Medigap Policy? In most cases, you won't have a right under Federal law to switch Medigap policies, unless you are within your 6-month open enrollment period or are eligible under a specific...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 9:6:44</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[The Scourge of Arthritis]]></title>
      <link>http://www.medicare.com/featured-articles/the-scourge-of-arthritis.html</link>
      <description><![CDATA[ Author: Janet Martin There is stiffness, chronic pain, and loss of movement. Simple tasks at home or in the office become difficult to do. If these symptoms bother you, chances are you have arthritis - one of the most prevalent chronic health problems today that affect 70 million adults and 300,000 children. Arthritis is not one but a group of over 100 different diseases that affect the...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 9:3:42</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Living With Arthritis]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[ Author: Janet Martin  Do you have arthritis? Then welcome to the club! Millions of people all over the world are suffering from this chronic health problem. And it really doesn't matter whether you have osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. The joint pain and stiffness that the disease brings can cripple you and affect the way you live and work. Do you have arthritis? Then welcome to the club! Millions of people all over the world are suffering from this chronic health problem. And it really doesn't matter whether you have osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. The joint pain and stiffness that the disease brings can cripple you and affect the way you live and work.<br...
      
      
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      <description><![CDATA[ Author: Janet Martin Life, they say, is full of aches and pains. For millions of people with arthritis, living can be a nightmare since the disease causes much suffering and misery. Arthritis is the inflammation of the joints and is a common chronic health problem in many parts of the world. It isn't a single disease but a group of diseases...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 9:2:35</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[ Accessory Requirements for Your Wheelchair In order to get special equipment, such as wheelchair cushions, you must be able to show that you have an honest need for the equipment. Each type of equipment will have specific criteria that you must meet in order to qualify for it. You must have an order written by your doctor, and the reasons for needing the...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 9:1:51</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[ Does Medicare Cover Nebulizers? Yes, Medicare will cover the cost a nebulizer, medication, and supplies if your condition requires it. Medicare covers nebulizers for patients who need treatment for respiratory problems and certain other diseases. To ensure that Medicare pays for your nebulizer you must follow the steps...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 8:58:0</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[ Will Medicare Pay For Walkers? Medicare will cover the cost of a walker if you have an honest need for it and you can show that you require more support than a cane or crutches can provide in order to be mobile. To ensure that Medicare pays for the walker, you must follow the steps below: Only your doctor can prescribe the...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 8:57:36</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[ What Type of Medical Equipment Does Medicare Cover? Medicare covers numerous types of medical equipment and supplies. Before they will cover it, however, you must have a documented and real reason for needing it. In other words, it just can't be something that would be nice to have. People in the hospital, home health care, or a nursing home will have their needs covered by Part A coverage. For people outside those settings medical...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 8:57:9</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Hearing Aids]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[  What Do I Need To Know About Hearing Aids? The AARP states that hearing loss is common as people age. The main type of hearing loss is sensorineural. This type of hearing loss is caused by damage and deterioration to the hair cells inside the ear, which is common during aging. You may want to talk to your doctor about hearing aids...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 8:54:33</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[ How Do I Qualify For Eyeglasses or Contact Lenses After Cataract Surgery?  Normally, Medicare doesn't cover eyeglasses or contact lenses. However, following cataract surgery with an intraocular lens, Medicare helps pay for cataract glasses, contact lenses, or intraocular lenses provided by an ophthalmologist. Services provided by an optometrist may be covered, if the optometrist is licensed to...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 8:54:11</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 8:53:46</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Eye Care Following Cataract Surgery]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[ Does Medicare Cover Eye Care Following Cataract Surgery? As a rule, Medicare does not cover eyeglasses or contact lenses. But if you have cataract surgery with an intraocular lens, Medicare will cover services provided by an optometrist if the optometrist is licensed to provide service in your state. Medicare will also help pay for cataract glasses, contact lenses and intraocular lenses provided by an optometrist following cataract...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 8:53:16</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[ Does Medicare Cover External Infusion Pumps? External infusion pumps are medical devices used to deliver drugs under pressure at a controlled flow rate directly into a vein or muscle. There are various conditions and criteria that you must meet in order to get coverage under Medicare. Your doctor or supplier can give you more detailed...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 8:52:44</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[ Will Medicare Cover Electric Wheelchairs?  Medicare will cover electric or power wheelchairs. However, you must be able to show you have an honest medical need for one and the primary use must be for moving around your home. In other words, it just can't be something that would be nice to have or primarily for use outside the home. However, you...
      
      
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      <description><![CDATA[ Will Medicare Cover Mobility Scooters or an Electric Scooter? Medicare will cover electric mobility scooters. However, you must be able to show you have an honest medical need for one and the primary use must be for moving around your home. In other words, it just can't be something that would be nice to have or primarily for use outside the home. However, you...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 8:51:52</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[   Does Medicare Cover Crutches? Yes, Medicare will cover crutches if you have an honest need for them. You have an honest need if you need extra support when you walk or the crutches will be taking the place of a missing limb. However, you must follow the steps below to ensure that...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 8:50:53</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[ Commode Chairs and Medicare What Is the Purpose of a Commode Chair? Commode chairs provide bathroom assistance. Seniors may require it for the following reasons: Illness has left the body unstable and weak, making trips to the bathroom difficult and dangerous. (The bathroom is a common place...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 8:48:42</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:19:22</pubDate>
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