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Pros And Cons Of Electronic Medical Records

Posted Fri, 2010/04/30 - 20:08 by Amer Kaissi

Tests & Procedures, Patient Care

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Electronic medical records can improve doctors’ access to patient information and enrich patient education, but can also be a distraction for doctors and can, ironically, enable some to engage less with patients.

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Chocolate And Depression: What Is The Link?

Posted Thu, 2010/04/29 - 19:18 by Amer Kaissi

Conditions & Diseases

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People with depression eat more chocolate on average than people with no depression, but the reasons are unclear.

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What Is An Accountable Care Organization?

Posted Wed, 2010/04/28 - 19:28 by Amer Kaissi

Costs & Insurance, Patient Care

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Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), which are local health care organizations that are accountable for 100% of the expenditures and care of a defined population of patients, are likely to play a key role under current healthcare reform changes.

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The Effect Of Soda Taxes On Consumption And Obesity Among Children

Posted Tue, 2010/04/27 - 17:54 by Amer Kaissi

Prevention, Conditions & Diseases

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A new study suggests that small taxes on soda do not have a substantial effect on consumption or obesity rates among school children.

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Hospital Quality Is Good But Can Be Much Better

Posted Sat, 2010/04/17 - 03:17 by Amer Kaissi

Patient Care

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According to a new hospital survey, hospital quality has shown steady improvement over the last year but many hospitals still fail to meet standards for some procedures and conditions.

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The Importance Of Surgeons' Non-Technical Skills

Posted Tue, 2010/04/06 - 05:52 by Amer Kaissi

Patient Care

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A new article argues that non-technical skills of surgeons, such as communication and teamwork, are as important, if not more important, than their technical skills, in ensuring safety in the operating room.

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Why Are Maternal Mortality Rates On The Rise?

Posted Wed, 2010/03/31 - 02:32 by Amer Kaissi

Conditions & Diseases

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A recent report suggests that maternal mortality rates in California have been on the rise.

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Cash For Carrots: Subsidies And Taxes On Food

Posted Wed, 2010/03/31 - 02:30 by Amer Kaissi

Prevention, Conditions & Diseases

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A recent study suggests that taxes on unhealthy foods are more effective than subsidies for healthier foods in reducing overall consumption of junk food.

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Proton Therapy And The Brotherhood Of The Balloon!

Posted Wed, 2010/03/17 - 20:28 by Amer Kaissi

Cancer, Drugs & Treatments

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A support group, website and new book highlight the experience of prostate cancer patients with proton therapy.

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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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