Five strategies can reduce risk of medical lawsuits
(HealthDay)—Five strategies can be employed by physicians in order to help reduce the risk of lawsuits, according to an article published in Medical Economics.
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Archive: 07/11/2016
Real-world US post-FDA approval usage of the Watchman device presented
Results from the U.S. real-world, post-FDA approval experience of the Watchman device found high procedural success and low complication rates despite implantations by a large percentage of new operators. The Watchman device ...
Nov 7, 2016
Biologic therapies for rheumatoid arthritis may protect against rapid bone loss
A new review by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) Chronic Inflammation and Bone Structure (CIBS) Working Group concludes that early and aggressive treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) with biologic drugs, ...
Nov 7, 2016
Three key practices in hospital HR departments linked to exemplary patient care
While employee salaries and wages can account for up to 80 percent of the total operating budget in health care organizations, human resources departments in many U.S. hospitals still rely on traditional, bureaucratic HR ...
Nov 7, 2016
Results from PRISON IV presented
Results from a randomized, multicenter trial failed to show non-inferiority of hybrid, ultra-thin strut sirolimus-eluting stents (Osiro SES) with a biodegradable polymer compared to thin-strut everolimus-eluting stents (Xience ...
Nov 7, 2016
Canada needs national plan to combat opioid epidemic: study
Canada, the second highest consumer of opioids worldwide, must take a comprehensive approach to curb rampant prescribing of opioids and reduce deaths, argue addiction and mental health experts in an analysis in CMAJ (Canadian ...
Nov 7, 2016
