Health
AAFP: telemedicine can enhance access to care
(HealthDay)—Ways in which technology can enhance patient care were shared at a recent American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) State Legislative Conference.
Nov 20, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
In rare cases, infection may be at root of back pain
(HealthDay)—People with back pain that doesn't improve with treatment could have a rare type of spine infection, new guidelines suggest.
Jul 30, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
CDC guidelines update treatment, management of STDs
(HealthDay)—New recommendations have been provided to update the 2010 guidelines on the treatment and management of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). The 2015 guidelines are available online in the June 5 issue of the ...
Jun 8, 2015
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Health
Medicaid patients need support to use primary care rather than emergency rooms
More than half of all Medicaid enrollees prefer the "one-stop shop" of a hospital emergency department to receive care for conditions that could be treated effectively at a primary care clinic, according to an article by ...
May 14, 2015
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study finds texting may be more suitable than apps in treatment of mental illness
Texting may be a more suitable treatment aid for those with mental illness than mobile applications.
Jan 29, 2015
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Health
Health boost for fitness centers
Health is high on the agenda in many countries with efforts to get more people exercising in order to reduce the problems associated with obesity, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer.
Dec 2, 2014
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Genetics
Gene interacts with stress and leads to heart disease in some people
A new genetic finding from Duke Medicine suggests that some people who are prone to hostility, anxiety and depression might also be hard-wired to gain weight when exposed to chronic stress, leading to diabetes and heart disease.
Oct 1, 2014
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Health
Chronic care financial burden goes beyond actual costs
A fear of finance-related challenges for people suffering with chronic diseases may be just as detrimental to their health management as actual out-of-pocket costs, a new study shows.
Jul 11, 2014
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Cardiology
Study supports 3-D MRI heart imaging to improve treatment of atrial fibrillation
A University of Utah-led study for treatment of patients with atrial fibrillation (A-fib) provides strong clinical evidence for the use of 3-D MRI to individualize disease management and improve outcomes.
Feb 5, 2014
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Health
The Medical Minute: Make preventive care part of your 2014 health focus
At the conclusion of the holiday hustle and bustle, likely replete with unhealthy eating, many focus on health in the new year. In addition to eating right and getting more exercise, another resolution should be to seek the ...
Jan 10, 2014
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