Eye Health Linked to Brain Health
Posted Tue, 2013/01/29 - 21:44 by Fred Lee
Doctors now believe that declining eye health could be an indicator of a larger problem with the brain.Patient Care
Acupuncture as an Alternative to Knee Surgery
Posted Tue, 2012/10/09 - 21:43 by Fred Lee
Acupuncture has shown promise as a safe, effective, and more economical alternative to knee surgery.
Tai Chi for Heart Failure Survivors
Posted Thu, 2012/09/20 - 20:37 by Fred Lee
While survivors of heart failure are advised to be sedentary, tai chi could be a safe and effective way to get some exercise in order to improve their quality of life and physical and emotional state.
Rainforest Remedy for Dental Pain
Posted Mon, 2012/03/26 - 21:12 by Fred Lee
A natural painkiller from the rainforests of Peru may offer patients effective relief from painful injections during dental procedures.
Hey Doc, Don’t “Friend” Me On Facebook!
Posted Tue, 2011/03/29 - 03:53 by Amer Kaissi
While social media and instant messaging have taken over communication in the modern world, many people are still hesitant to use these new ways when interacting with their own doctor.
Coordination Between ER And Primary Care Doctors
Posted Wed, 2011/03/02 - 22:09 by Amer Kaissi
A recent study suggests that that haphazard communication and poor coordination between ER and primary care doctors can negatively affect patient care.
What Are Doctors Tweeting About?
Posted Wed, 2011/02/23 - 10:30 by Amer Kaissi
Doctors may be posting inappropriate messages on their Twitter sites, which is cause for concern.
How Contaminated Are Doctors’ Uniforms?
Posted Thu, 2011/02/17 - 21:36 by Amer Kaissi
A new study suggests that doctors’ uniforms get contaminated with bacteria a few hours after putting them on, but that there is no difference in contamination between short-sleeved and long-sleeved uniforms.
Doctors Do Not Want To Take Call In Emergency Rooms
Posted Wed, 2011/02/16 - 21:00 by Amer Kaissi
Specialty doctors are hesitant to provide on-call coverage for hospital emergency rooms, unless they get paid extra for it.
Paying Doctors More Does Not Improve Outcomes
Posted Thu, 2011/02/10 - 21:36 by Amer Kaissi
A new British study shows that paying doctors more money does not result in better outcomes for their hypertensive patients.
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