ACS 2012: The Impact of Preoperative Falls
The Particulars: Falls increase the likelihood of hospitalization and mortality in older adults....
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ACS 2012: Advanced Surgical Techniques for the Elderly
The Particulars: Elderly patients with colorectal or bladder cancers are generally treated with...
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ACS 2012 Clinical Congress
New research was presented at the American College of Surgeons Annual Clinical Congress Sept. 30...
Read MoreWhy Malpractice Claims Take Forever To Be Resolved
Two recent papers have prompted me to ask myself the question, “Why do malpractice suits take so long to be resolved?” One was by a group from Harvard, USC and the RAND Corporation. They looked at more than 10,000 closed...
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FDA Clears EchoSoft Diagnostic Ultrasound Technology
Echometrix LLC today announced that it has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug...
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Recommendations for Cervical Cancer Screening
In 2012, the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) updated screening...
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Guidelines for Work-Exacerbated Asthma
View our NEW Guidelines Update eBook. Work-exacerbated asthma (WEA) has been defined as...
Read MoreHealth IT: Patients Ready, Docs Lagging
Patients are well ahead of providers in demanding online access to health information (IT) and communication tools, according to a new survey. Consumers are eager to use both the internet and mobile devices to connect with their...
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FDA Approves First Subcutaneous Heart Defibrillator
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved a heart defibrillator that helps to restore...
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FDA Approves Humira to Treat Ulcerative Colitis
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today expanded the approved use of Humira (adalimumab) to...
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A New Guide for Revascularizing Patients With CAD
In the December 6, 2011 Journal of the American College of Cardiology, the American College of...
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FDA Approves New Treatment for Advanced Colorectal Cancer
Priority review completed one month ahead of goal date The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today...
Read MoreIn the Political Healthcare Debate, the Patients Always Lose
The wannabe congressman appeared with his neat hair and pressed suit, a competent yet compassionate expression on his face. “The first thing I am going to do when I get to Congress is to work to repeal Obamacare,” he said,...
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Weekend Vs Weekday Admissions for AF
A review of more than 86,000 discharges with a primary diagnosis of atrial fibrillation (AF)...
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Herbal Cannabis Use in Fibromyalgia
A study analyzing self-reports from patients with fibromyalgia who were referred to a tertiary...
Read MoreComparing Weight Loss Approaches
American research suggests that use of a standard behavioral weight loss intervention (SBWI) appears to result in greater weight loss than use of a stepped-care weight loss intervention (STEP) in overweight and obese adults....
Read MoreWeight Management Drug Gains FDA Approval
The FDA has approved phentermine and topiramate extended-release tablets (Qsymia, Vivus Inc.) for chronic weight management when used in addition to a reduced-calorie diet and exercise. The drug is indicated for use in obese or...
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A New MRSA Molecular Assay
An MRSA molecular test (BD Max MRSA, BD Diagnostics) has received marketing clearance from the FDA...
Read MoreReport: More U.S. Women Going Uninsured
From 2000 to 2010, the estimated number of uninsured women aged 19 to 64 in the United States increased from 12.8 million to 18.7 million, according to a report from the Commonwealth Fund. The report, available at...
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Walking Speed Predicts Blood Pressure Risks in the Elderly
Walking speed appears to be a simple measure for identifying elderly patients most at risk for...
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