Avvo Reports Substantial Increase in ePatient and eClient Queries To Expert-Only Medical & Legal Q&A Forum

Seattle, WA (PRWEB) September 20, 2011

Avvo, the largest expert-only health and legal Q&A resource and directory (http://www.avvo.com), today reported a substantial increase in ePatient and eClient queries to its Q&A forum over the past five months, fueled largely by an increase in questions around health topics including facial treatments and diabetes, as well as legal topics such as social security and family law. From April to August of this year, Avvo?s Q&A forum has grown more than 50% by providing people expert advice when they need it most. Each month 50,000 questions and answers are submitted to Avvo, with a response rate of more than 90%, and on average, Avvo users receive free personalized advice from an Avvo-rated and verified doctor or lawyer every 90 seconds.

Today, to further aid consumers looking for medical or legal advice, Avvo has launched a new homepage that features a single search box that visitors can use to either ask a question or find the right professional.

Since 2007, by taking 3-5 minutes to answer a question on Avvo, it is estimated that verified lawyers and doctors have provided 25,000 hours of free medical and legal advice to Avvo ePatient and eClient consumers. And in return, those professionals answering questions have received 7 times more contacts than those who do not participate in the Q&A forum.

"More and more consumers are realizing that search engines, social networks and other Q&A sites simply don?t have the ability to provide expert advice and answers to their medical and legal questions and concerns. As a result, theses ePatients and eClients ? people who are empowered to use the Internet to take charge of their health and legal affairs ? are turning to Avvo,? said Mark Britton, founder and CEO of Avvo. ?Avvo?s Q&A forum provides people the customized information they need ? when they need it most ? to make better and more confident health and legal decisions, while providing a platform for professionals to showcase their expertise and engage with prospective patients and clients in a more meaningful and effective way.?

Tens of thousands of lawyers and doctors from all 50 states and the District of Columbia participate in Avvo?s Q&A forum, responding to ePatient and eClient queries (from consumers who are typically local to them geographically), and providing those consumers with expert advice that is more personal and reliable than sites providing general information and reviews or answers from unqualified or unknown users. Consumers may ask questions anonymously, but all professionals are identified and verified so consumers not only know who is answering their question, but they can also review the expert?s Avvo profile and Avvo Rating and contact that professional directly for services. Consumers can also search the Q&A archive to find questions and answers on their topic of interest.

In just four years, Avvo has grown to become the largest expert Q&A forum and directory of health and legal professionals available online. In addition to its expert Q&A forum, Avvo offers detailed profiles and unbiased ratings on a scale of ?1? (extreme caution) to ?10? (superb) for more than 90 percent of the practicing doctors and lawyers in the United States.

?Now more than ever before, people are going online to research their legal issues, as well as their options for recourse, before actually hiring a lawyer,? said Jay Tiftickjian of Tiftickjian Law Firm, P.C. in Denver, Colorado. ?Avvo?s Q&A forum allows us to connect with people in a more meaningful and personal way.?

?Avvo?s Q&A forum provides ePatients ?this growing group of people taking more control of their health affairs ? the personal and trustworthy information they need to make smart decisions about important life issues and more confidently choose a provider,? said Uday Devgan MD of DevganEye.com in Los Angeles. ?Avvo also provides professionals like me the opportunity to go beyond advertising and truly show my knowledge and experience, not only to prospective patients, but also to other physicians making referrals.?

Eight in ten Internet users have looked online for health information, according to a May 2011 study by the Pew Internet and American Life Project, and ePatients say the Internet has had a significant impact on the way they care for themselves and for others.

The top five topics researched by ePatients in Avvo medical Q&A forum in August:

1.????Facial Treatments (such as rejuvenation and scar removal)

2.????Diabetes

3.????LASIK

4.????Pregnancy

5.????Glaucoma

The top five topics researched by eClients in Avvo legal Q&A forum in August:

1.????Social Security

2.????Misdemeanors

3.????Landlord / Tenant

4.????Family Law

5.????Wills & Estates

To ask a health or a legal question on Avvo, go to http://www.avvo.com. An infographic of ?Avvo Answers Across America? can be found here: http://bit.ly/nU0fgv.

In the month of September, Avvo is donating $ 5 to Alex?s Lemonade Stand Foundation for every health question asked at http://www.avvo.com/support/cancer during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Whether it?s a question about cancer, or any other health issue, participants will receive an answer from a doctor, and directly help raise money for childhood cancer research.

About Avvo, Inc.

Avvo is the largest expert only medical and legal Q&A resource on the web that empowers consumers with the information and expert advice they need to confidently make the right decisions about their health and legal needs. Avvo is comprised of a free expert Q&A forum, where consumers can ask questions - anonymously if need be - and receive answers from rated doctors and lawyers in their area; an extensive professional directory which features comprehensive professional profiles, patient and client reviews and peer endorsements; and the unbiased, industry-leading Avvo Rating for more than 90% of practicing doctors and lawyers in the U.S. Launched in 2007, Avvo is privately held, with funding from private investors, Benchmark Capital, Ignition Partners and DAG Ventures. For more information, visit http://www.avvo.com.

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Complete Medical Educators, Inc. Offers Life Saving Courses for Families Seeking To Enrich the Health and Safety of Their Children

Denver, CO (PRWEB) July 14, 2011

Many parents spend countless hours preparing and researching the best ways to raise their children. It all starts before they are even born with researching the best car seat and reading a multitude of books on healthy sleeping habits, the most nutritious formula and baby food, and baby proofing the house. It continues with joining mommy and me groups to communicate with other parents how to encourage good learning habits and when to discipline. Even more hours are spent trying to get your children into the best schools. However, very few parents take the small amount of time to learn how to handle an emergency. Most parents will call their pediatrician, call 911 immediately, or go directly to the emergency room. With most emergencies, treatment can begin at home with proper First Aid and CPR training.

For instance, according to Complete Medical Educators, Inc.?s Physician Advisor, Carl Bonnett, M.D., ?Children frequently fall and injure an extremity while playing. Parents faced with a screaming child holding an injured extremity often ask themselves ?is it broken or are they just being dramatic?? A quick screening that parents can do is to compare the injured extremity to the other side. If there is an obvious difference on visual inspection then an ER visit is in order. If there is no difference then usually a brief period of observation (~30 minutes) can be tried. Help the child inside to elevate the extremity and place an ice pack on the area for 15 minutes or so. If there is a significant improvement and the child is able to regain near-normal function then usually a 24 hour observation period is appropriate. If there is any concern regarding the child?s ability to function, a quick x-ray in the ER is easy to do. The radiation dose from a plain x-ray is relatively minimal compared to a CT.?

This is only one example of what parents can learn from an in depth First Aid and CPR course at Complete Medical Educators, Inc. According to Allisa Bell, ?We offer several courses geared for parents at a time convenient for them and their busy schedules.? So, when you are trying to think of the next best thing to get for your own child or maybe the family expecting a child, give them the gift of health and safety; become trained in First Aid and CPR.

For more information on Complete Medical Educators, Inc. and the courses they offer, please go to http://www.completemedicaleducators.com.

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ProGoldProtein.com Brings Medical Grade Collagen Protein to the General Public at an Affordable Price

Layton, Utah (PRWEB) December 27, 2011

ProGoldProtein.com is now offering a medical grade collagen protein product as an alternative to potentially harmful products on the market today. It is medical grade without the medical price.

The Medical Grade Protein has been traditionally used in hospitals and retirement homes as a means of support to patients recovering from surgeries or injuries, suffer from muscle reducing conditions such as cancer, AIDS, or advanced age, and is also beneficial for those with bone or joint conditions such as osteoarthritis or osteoporosis.

The company addresses some of the main concerns with the more mainstream means of supplementing diets that are commonly found in the athletics arena. Especially many of the complaints voiced by users of whey protein powder drinks. Unlike many mainstream supplements, such as whey products, the collagen protein avoids many of the common side affects such as bloating, poor absorption, and damage to the liver and kidneys among other things.

?It is interesting how some of the most educated people on health and nutrition are those who are also willing to take ongoing, supplements, or even drugs that are known to be harmful to the body, or are known to contain harmful chemicals or even heavy metals,? says Mike Oakden, Director of Operations and natural body builder. ?If you look at body builders of decades past, and you compare those with most body builders of today, there is a definite visible difference in the overall appearance and muscular shape. This is mainly because of the bloating and inflating nature of most whey protein supplements, and the hormones they use. We bring a sustainable solution to the athletes who care about their long term body health, and still value rapid results.?

If a product works so well for people who use it to support their muscle and joints in every day life, and in healing, it only makes sense to provide a supplement geared toward athletic recovery to athletes.

The predigested collagen protein distributed by ProGoldProtein.com has been further fortified with taurine. The taurine has many benefits, not the least of which is to prevent exercise-induced oxidative stress. It also aids in digestion, which is why it?s a required component of baby formula.

As an extra bonus, collagen taken orally has been shown to improve the appearance and strength of hair, skin and nails. Collagen Protein taken orally is commonly used cosmetically for maintaining youth in Japan, there aren?t many liquid collagen drink products here in the west at this time.

ProGoldProtein.com plans to keep its eye open for and add new products as they become available, so long as they fit the company?s ideals of being a healthy, natural, and sustainable solution for athletes.

But it?s not only for athletes. ?While the main intent of this product was to be brought to the world of athletes, we very highly recommend this product for any elderly loved ones, it?s a basic building block that was originally designed for them in hospitals and retirement homes,? says Mike Oakden.

About ProGoldProtein.com

ProGoldProtein.com is a distributor of natural, healthy, sustainable muscle growth and retention products. ProGoldProtein.com values responsible supplementation and encourages athletes, body builders, and others to take responsibility for their sustainable health and wellness.

Mike Oakden, Director of Operations

http://www.progoldprotein.com

801-660-9461

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