Sandra Gardner
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Sandy is a registered nurse at Veterans Administration Medical Center in Missouri. She received her RN training at Saint Luke's Hospital School of Nursing in Kansas City, Missouri. She is licensed in Missouri and Kansas and is a volunteer on the Kansas State Board of Nursing malpractice review panel. She lived in a foreign country as a child and has traveled extensively. Using this travel and medical background, she has been able to go on medical mission trips. Her interest is in health, nutrition, travel, animals and most everything else. She has written for Pediatrics For Parents magazine, Advanceweb.com and Kansas City Nursing News.
Latest Articles
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The Use of Biomolecules in Diagnostic Testing
Being diagnosed with cancer is difficult enough. Suppose in the near future a more specific diagnostic test can be administered early to detect cancer in time for a cure
Aug 7, 2009
- Sandra Gardner
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New Products to Help Prevent Needlestick Injury
Being a medical professional is a very rewarding experience, but there are always dangers of needlestick injuries. Medpro has a new product that will help to reduce this
Jul 8, 2009
- Sandra Gardner
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Today's Swine Flu - How Dangerous Is It
The flu can be prevented if you don't already have it and it can be treated if you do. There are some steps you can take to help yourself and those around you.
Jun 6, 2009
- Sandra Gardner
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Health Benefits of Calcium and Vitamin D
Every body needs calcium and vitamin D to maintain bone health. We need to consume it daily as our bodies do not manufacture it. There are other health benefits as well
May 24, 2009
- Sandra Gardner
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Depression - Normal Sadness or Something Else
Everyone gets upset about losses, negative events and life's valleys in general. But do you know the signs of clinical depression vs. situational sadness?
May 15, 2009
- Sandra Gardner
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The Raw Foods Diet - Pros And Cons
For years, the raw foods diet has been making headlines as being the "end all" health craze. But there are pros and cons that need to be considered on such a diet.
May 6, 2009
- Sandra Gardner
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Arthritis - Characteristics and Treatments
Arthritis is a common ailment, especially among the elderly. It occurs when the joint cartilage wears out. But there are conventional and alternative treatments.
May 2, 2009
- Sandra Gardner
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The Mighty Almond - Health Benefits and Nutritional Content
Almonds are a kind of nut that has not only good healthy fats, but also other nutrients such as magnesium, copper, potassium, Vitamin B2, manganese, and protein.
Apr 29, 2009
- Sandra Gardner
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What Are Trans Fats?
We need a certain amount of some fats for energy and health. But not all fats are good for us. Trans Fats are a type of fat that has recently come to our attention.
Apr 29, 2009
- Sandra Gardner
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History, Heatlh Properties and Nutritional Content of the Kiwifruit
Kiwifruits are an acquired taste, but they do grow on you. They taste like a cross between bananas and strawberries and are rich in fiber, vitamins and other nutrients.
Apr 24, 2009
- Sandra Gardner
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