Not long ago, I blogged about a plastic surgeon who aggressively pursues patients who refuse to pay her bills. The state is suing her to make her stop and also considering lifting her medical license. You may want to take a look...
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Canadian investigators suggest that as many as 15% of patients who suffer transient ischemic...
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Coronary revascularization with CABG appears to be associated with increased stroke risk at 30...
Read MoreInvestigators in Connecticut have found that patient perceptions of communication with ED medical teams appear to be positive. Results indicate that patients perceived ED teams to be respectful and willing to listen. “Excellent”...
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Hospital procedure volume does not appear to be a significant predictor of mortality for the...
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Investigators from Washington suggest using patient decision aids appears to reduce rates of...
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Proper management of agitated patients presenting to the ED is essential to keeping staff safe and...
Read MoreMore than 100 hospital emergency departments are borrowing an idea from the restaurant industry: online reservations. Additional concierge services such as mobile apps for wait times make ER experiences more agreeable. ERs are...
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About 8 million people in the United States have peripheral artery disease (PAD), a condition...
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Cometriq (cabozantinib) to treat medullary...
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A recent article in a major newspaper asked why physicians still wear white coats. The theme...
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Physician empathy appears to be significantly associated with clinical outcomes in patients with...
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Among people with type 1 diabetes, having celiac disease for more than 10 years appears to be a...
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Patients with type 2 diabetes appear to be at higher risk of developing urinary tract infections...
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Efforts may be needed to better encourage providers to routinely screen patients aged 3 to 18 for...
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A meta-analysis of 20 studies suggests that omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids do not appear to...
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Catheter-based renal denervation (RDN) appears to be a cost-effective strategy for resistant...
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To successfully manage type 2 diabetes in older adults, clinicians must recognize and understand...
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This Physician’s Weekly feature covering the transitioning from pediatric to adult diabetes care...
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The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) reports that diabetes is running at record levels...
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