Archive: 10/12/2013

Gastroenterology research uncovers new route for the development of anti-diarrhoeal drugs

New gastroenterology research carried out by the RCSI (Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland) in conjunction with Trinity College Dublin and Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland has uncovered a new route for the ...

Dec 10, 2013

Health information technology may cut demand for physicians

(HealthDay)—Health information technology (IT) may cut demand for physicians in the future, according to a review published in the November issue of Health Affairs.

Dec 10, 2013

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Does 24/7 intensivist coverage impact housestaff skills?

(HealthDay)—Pediatric intensivists and housestaff have concerns regarding the preparation of housestaff after being trained in a 24/7 in-house (or in-hospital [IH]) attending model, according to a study published online ...

Dec 10, 2013

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Stage III/IV melanoma patients at risk for new primaries

(HealthDay)—Patients with stage III or IV melanoma who have not received treatment with BRAF inhibitors remain at risk for developing new primary melanomas (NPMs), although the incidence rates are lower than those observed ...

Dec 10, 2013

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Pot smoking in pregnancy tied to stillbirth risk

(HealthDay)—Expectant mothers who smoke marijuana may triple their risk for a stillbirth, a new study suggests.

Dec 10, 2013

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With looming ACA uncertainty, budget exercise necessary

(HealthDay)—Constructing a budget for 2014 is critical for physicians even with the uncertainties surrounding the Affordable Care Act, according to an article published Nov. 10 in Medical Economics.

Dec 10, 2013

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Arthrodesis ups complications, costs for spondylolisthesis

(HealthDay)—For patients with lumbar spondylolisthesis, decompressive laminectomy and spinal arthrodesis is associated with lower reoperation rates, but with higher complication rates and higher overall costs than laminectomy ...

Dec 10, 2013

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CMS finalizes 2014 physician payment rates, policies

(HealthDay)—The final payment rules for 2014 include a proposal to support care management outside the routine office interaction and policies to promote high quality care and efficiency, according to a report from the ...

Dec 10, 2013

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Doctors' group urges tighter controls on prescription painkillers

(HealthDay)—Abuse of narcotic painkillers and other prescription drugs is a growing problem in the United States, and a leading doctors' group is urging members to exercise tighter control on the medications.

Dec 10, 2013

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Early puberty in girls might be linked to bad behavior

(HealthDay)—Girls who hit puberty early might be more likely than their peers to get into fights or skip school, a new study suggests.

Dec 10, 2013

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