Posted Wed, 2010/02/24 - 21:32 by Amer Kaissi
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.Posted Thu, 2010/02/04 - 23:36 by Amer Kaissi
A new book suggests that using a checklist by surgery teams can go a long way in reducing complications and deaths.Posted Mon, 2010/01/25 - 21:36 by Amer Kaissi
A new study suggests that a large number of women with elevated breast cancer risk decide to skip MRI screening, a test that can detect tumors that are typically missed by mammograms and ultrasound screening.Posted Sat, 2010/01/16 - 02:38 by Amer Kaissi
Amid public concerns, recent reports suggest that full body scanners used at domestic and international airports pose no health risk for passengers.Posted Fri, 2009/11/20 - 03:58 by Amer Kaissi
New guidelines issued by the U.S Preventative Services Task Force, an independent group, recommended that routine mammography screening for breast cancer should start at age 50, instead of the previously recommended age of 40.Posted Fri, 2009/10/16 - 19:14 by Amer Kaissi
Telemonitoring of intensive care patients (eICU) can reduce complications and help address staff shortages. Its widespread use however has been limited by its substantial costs.Posted Wed, 2009/09/30 - 01:36 by Amer Kaissi
Facebook-like platforms that allow Internet-based interaction between patients and doctors face obstacles related to issues of privacy, standards of care and willingness to adopt new technology.Posted Sun, 2009/09/27 - 22:11 by Amer Kaissi
A new small physician practice in Brooklyn, New York, uses a Facebook-like platform to allow patients to chat online, send Instant Messages and hold video-conferences with their doctors.Posted Fri, 2009/09/25 - 06:05 by Amer Kaissi
House-calls to homebound patients are making a comeback in the US. Armed with new compact devices, physicians visiting patients at their homes can improve the quality and decrease the costs of care.Posted Wed, 2009/09/02 - 05:43 by Amer Kaissi
End-of-life care (also referred to as advanced directives) has generated lots of controversy in the current healthcare reform debate. A closer look at the language included in the draft bill reveals no cause for concern for older Americans.Keep up to date on the latest on healthcare tips, tricks, insights and info.
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