Monday, August 29, 2011

Advanced Skin Wisdom » How to treat jellyfish stings. Dr. Emily Altman, dermatologist NJ

Advanced Skin Wisdom » How to treat jellyfish stings. Dr. Emily Altman, dermatologist NJ

Monday, August 15, 2011

How much does chemotherapy costs if you don't have medical insurance? Dr. Emily Altman (NJ) answers on Quora.com

Depending on income, many pharmaceutical companies will provide medication for free. Also, hospitals often have programs called Charity Care. It is a state run program. I am not sure whether all states have it or a similar one, but here is a link to what the New Jersey one looks like:

http://www.nj.gov/health/charity...

This is from about.com http://healthinsurance.about.com...

Charity care programs typically require that the applicant be ineligible for any type of health insurance coverage, including Medicaid. Patients may need to provide financial information demonstrating that they are unable to pay.

Also, the cost of medications depends on what medications the oncologist chooses for treatment.

Also, is there a way to extend the health insurance your friend has now? That way, she won't have to deal with "pre existing conditions" clause that many health insurance companies have.

Sunday, August 14, 2011

Advanced Skin Wisdom » Candida Albicans: What is the most medically-sound, effective way to treat candida overgrowth? Dr. Emily Altman’s answer on Quora.com

Advanced Skin Wisdom » Candida Albicans: What is the most medically-sound, effective way to treat candida overgrowth? Dr. Emily Altman’s answer on Quora.com

Advanced Skin Wisdom » I’m always feeling drowsy and sometimes fall asleep in the middle of the day, what’s wrong with me? Dr. Altman’s answer on Quora.com

Advanced Skin Wisdom » I’m always feeling drowsy and sometimes fall asleep in the middle of the day, what’s wrong with me? Dr. Altman’s answer on Quora.com

Can men get yeast infections? Dr. Emily Altman's answer on Quora.com

Men can get yeast infections. Presuming we are talking about yeast infections in the genital area, often they are acquired from a partner who has a yeast infection. The infection is then passed back and forth between partners unless both partners are treated and they abstain from sexual activity until the treatment is finished.

Male yeast infections can also result from taking antibiotics, which disturbs Candida-good bacteria equilibrium (primarily in the gastrointestinal tract) and results in yeast infections. Taking probiotics along with antibiotics is helpful in preventing, but not treating it.

Another cause of yeast infections in men is poorly controlled diabetes. When blood glucose is high, Candida overgrows quickly, as do other microorganisms like the bacteria Staph aureus, among others. I always tell my patients to think of what happens to baking yeast when you put it into warm water and add a little sugar.

Advanced Skin Wisdom » Candida Albicans: What is the most medically-sound, effective way to treat candida overgrowth? Dr. Emily Altman’s answer on Quora.com

Advanced Skin Wisdom » Candida Albicans: What is the most medically-sound, effective way to treat candida overgrowth? Dr. Emily Altman’s answer on Quora.com