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High-Tech And High-Touch Cancer Care In The Sooner State

Posted Fri, 2010/03/05 - 20:21 by Amer Kaissi

Cancer, Drugs & Treatments

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A new cancer treatment center using proton therapy and other advanced treatments provides care using cutting edge technology in a unique patient-friendly environment.

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Proton Therapy For Cancer Patients: A Diamond In The Rough

Posted Thu, 2010/03/04 - 00:04 by Amer Kaissi

Cancer, Drugs & Treatments

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Compared to common radiation therapy, proton therapy can provide equal or better treatment for some cancer types, while doing less damage to healthy tissues.

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What Is "Robotic Surgery"?

Posted Wed, 2010/02/24 - 21:32 by Amer Kaissi

Tests & Procedures

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Robotic surgery allows for minimally invasive procedures by enabling a surgeon seated a few feet away from the patient to control the actions of a robot that uses very small instruments through tiny incisions.

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Teamwork And "Intensivists" Save Lives In The ICU

Posted Wed, 2010/02/24 - 02:47 by Amer Kaissi

Patient Care

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A new study suggests that daily rounds by a multidisciplinary team and the presence of an “intensivist” are associated with lower mortality among patients in the ICU.

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The Human And Economic Toll Of Hospital-Acquired Infections

Posted Wed, 2010/02/24 - 02:33 by Amer Kaissi

Patient Care

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Sepsis and pneumonia, two very common hospital-acquired infections, killed 48,000 people and increased health care costs by $8.1 billion in one year, according to a new study

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President's New Health Care Proposal Revealed

Posted Tue, 2010/02/23 - 00:33 by Amer Kaissi

Costs & Insurance

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In preparation for a Health Care Summit scheduled for Thursday February 25th, the White House has released a new $950 billion health reform proposal.

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Infected Employees With No Sick Days Caused Spread in H1N1 (Swine Flu)

Posted Thu, 2010/02/18 - 21:57 by Amer Kaissi

Conditions & Diseases

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A new report suggests that employees without paid sick days who have attended work while ill with H1N1 (Swine Flu)virus may have extended the duration of the outbreak in their companies and may have contributed to the spread of the disease.

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Effects Of The Economic Recession On "Safety-Net" Hospitals And Clinics

Posted Thu, 2010/02/18 - 21:45 by Amer Kaissi

Costs & Insurance

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The impact of the economic recession on “safety-net” healthcare organizations that provide free care to the poor has been mixed and less severe that expected, but the full impact may yet to be seen.

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Language Gaps Between Doctors And Patients In The U.S.

Posted Thu, 2010/02/18 - 21:40 by Amer Kaissi

Patient Insider

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Around 18% of people aged five and older in the United States speak a language other than English at home. Nearly half of these report that they speak English less than “very well.” When these people with limited English-proficiency go to see their doctor, appropriate interpreter services and Non-English written patient education materials are crucial to help them communicate with their doctor and understand their conditions and their care.

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Gastric Banding (Lap-Band) Surgery For Obese Adolescents

Posted Tue, 2010/02/16 - 12:19 by Amer Kaissi

Conditions & Diseases, Drugs & Treatments

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Gastric banding, also known as lap-band surgery, is more effective in helping obese adolescents lose excessive weight and improve their health and quality of life, than lifestyle programs focusing solely on changes in diet, exercise, and behavior.

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