Enhancing Management of Lower Back Pain
About 25% of adults report having low back pain lasting at least 1 whole day in the preceding 3...
Read MoreAug 13, 2013
About 25% of adults report having low back pain lasting at least 1 whole day in the preceding 3...
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The ever-growing use of electronic health records (EHRs) and information needs of patients have...
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Forty-three minutes—that’s the median length of time a hospitalized elderly patient spends standing or walking daily, reports a New York Times story. Not only that, the paper from which the 43 minutes number came also noted that...
Read MoreJun 5, 2013
Most practices, especially smaller ones, do not appear to achieve positive returns on investment when adopting electronic health records (EHRs) with current meaningful use incentives alone. American researchers who surveyed...
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DENVER, May 10, 2013 – Social media may hold the key to improving outcomes of sudden cardiac...
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The Particulars: Detecting paroxysmal arrhythmia can be challenging for clinicians. Prolonged and...
Read MoreApr 8, 2013
Just when you think you’ve seen everything, along comes the AspireAssist. This device, not yet FDA-approved, consists of a tube implanted in the stomach, which leads to a port that is exposed on the surface of the abdomen. Now,...
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The Particulars: Previous studies have demonstrated that telemedicine systems help engage patients...
Read MoreMar 7, 2013
Telemedicine programs in ICUs (tele-ICU) appear to have substantial costs, but associated profits are unclear, according to American investigators. A systematic review found that the combined costs of implementing tele-ICUs and...
Read MoreFeb 28, 2013
A survey of more than 1,600 pediatric facilities has found that adoption of fully functional...
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Robotic-assisted surgical removal of the bladder is becoming increasingly popular for treating...
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Purpose: Optimal TAVI results require accurate valve positioning, possibly including anatomically...
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The Particulars: ED physicians often experience challenges when managing critically ill children...
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According to recent estimates, about 400,000 pacemakers and implantable cardioverter...
Read MoreJan 3, 2013
Several weeks ago, Primary Care Progress asked me to serve as one of their guest bloggers for this...
Read MoreDec 21, 2012
There are many interesting unintended consequences of electronic medical records (EMRs). I was reminded of this by a recent blog I wrote about what interns really do when they are on call. According to a study from a VA hospital...
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Each year in the United States, approximately 140,000 implantable cardioverter-defibrillators...
Read MoreNov 6, 2012
The American Diabetes Association has launched a mobile app for iOS and Android users. Designed for easy reading and browsing on an iPhone, iPad, or Android device, the app allows users to read the newest full-text articles...
Read MoreOct 19, 2012
The Particulars: Antiretroviral (ARV) medication errors may lead to toxicity and could decrease...
Read MoreOct 11, 2012
I love the GPS analogy for healthcare. Patients need a GPS for their health, showing them the...
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