Could You Use Some Free Surgery or Meds?

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     I once met a lady at the hospital that told me because of her medical conditions that she could not get insurance.  She said that she had even been on the Montel show about it.  I having lots of coverage pondered about how that would feel, being in the ER with no coverage.  This is an issue that alot of people face and it terrified me.  Here is a suggestion for you if you have no way to get coverage.  You can go to http://www.centerwatch.com/ and look up clinical trials for your medical conditions.   If you get accepted into one in your area you could get free medical care for the duration of the trial.  Not only could you receive excellent care, but you could  possibly be getting a jump start on new up and coming therapies, but you could also be a part of valuable research that can change the outcome for millions of patients.  If you get into Phase IV of a trial, you could receive care for years.  While you are on their website, look under patient notification and you can put your email address down and check up to 24 medical conditions that  affect you.  When a trial becomes available in your area, they will notify you via e-mail.  You can also go to http://www.clinicaltrails.gov/ to see their listings.  There are inclusion/exclusion criteria that you have to meet to be accepted.  You will also need the approval of your family doctor.  Go to http://clinicalstudies.info.nih.gov/ and type in the keywords: healthy and normal.  This site studies mental health issues and uses healthy individuals for their research.  They also compensate you for your time.  If you volunteer for clinical studies for money then you should make sure that they are governed by the FDA.  They set strict guideline for these studies.  Whether it be for money or medication you are helping advance medical treatment and considering there are risk involved this is a very honorable quest.  Good luck on your journey.

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An Abscessed Tooth can KILL You!

Image via Wikipedia     What you don't know about abscessed tooth can kill you.  Left untreated some of the complications can range from Ludwig's angina or facial cellulitis to septicemia, and from brain abscess to endocarditis.  All of these are serious infections that can be fatal.  An abscessed tooth is considered a medical emergency and can be treated at your local emergency room.  If you are disabled, elderly, or medically compromised and can not afford proper dental care and do not qualify for state aid then you may qualify for Donated Dental Services provided by NFDH.  The NFDH is a charitable affiliate of the American Dental Association and they have a network of 13,000 volunteer dentist and 3,000 volunteer laboratories.  They also offer house call services to those that can't get to a dentist office for whatever reason.  There is also another service that provides dental coverage known as  CHIP for children under the age of 19, and in some states their parents, who are low-income but do not qualify for medicaid.  This is a resource for any medical condition that will sometimes provide free prescriptions and care that is often overlooked and that is clinical trials.  Check their website often to see if you or experiencing symptoms for a disease that they are researching.  Clinical trials that are specifically geared toward dental problems are provided by the NIDCR.  You can also obtain care at your local health department.  And lastly, you can find quality dental care at a discounted price at your local dental college.  Some dental schools and dentist for that matter will sponsor and event certain times of the year where they will provide free services for the low income.  Another place that you can check is at Free Medical Clinics/Camps All Over the USA for a clinic in your state.

     Whichever avenue you chose to meet your dental needs, remember that an abscessed tooth is no laughing matter.  Seek out care because your life may depend on it.

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