Ibuprofen :: Ibuprofen effective in treating musculoskeletal pain in children
Ibuprofen is found more effective when treating broken bones, bruises and sprains, revealed in a study by Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario CHEO.
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Cardiac :: Opening of specialty cardiac hospitals associated with increase in rate of cardiac procedures
The opening of a specialty cardiac hospital is associated with an increase in the rate of coronary revascularization in a region, compared to new cardiac programs opened at general hospitals, according to a study in the March 7 issue of JAMA.
Healthcare :: Physicians support pay for performance but oppose public reporting
Although three out of four primary care doctors support the use of financial rewards as an incentive for better medical care, most of these physicians oppose public reporting of such quality assessments at the individual or group level, report researchers from the University of Chicago in the March/April issue of Health Affairs.
Heart Disease :: American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine investigates strategies for controlling heart disease
An estimated 75% of Americans seek medical advice from their doctors each year, confirming that health care workers wield significant influence over their patients? lifestyle choices. Unfortunately, physicians tend to underestimate their role as health counselors and don?t always suggest controlling heart disease risk factors, such as smoking, high cholesterol and blood pressure, obesity, and inactivity.
Lung Cancer :: No survival benefit for CT screening for lung cancer
The first report of an international study looking at computed tomography (CT) to screen current or former smokers for lung cancer found that screening did not reduce deaths from lung cancer.
Heart Care :: Do specialty heart hospitals drive up heart care use?
Across the country, states are embroiled in a debate over “specialty hospitals” ? physician-owned hospitals that focus on a single disease process such as heart care or orthopedics. The debate has intensified ever since a federal government moratorium on opening new specialty hospitals expired last year.
Osteoporosis :: IOF launches global physician training in osteoporosis diagnosis
A new series of training courses aimed at helping physicians better diagnose osteoporosis has been launched by IOF ? International Osteoporosis Foundation.
Asthma :: Race may play a role in children’s asthma care
Children in the United States suffer from asthma more than any other chronic illness, and new research finds African-American children with the condition have a greater risk than others of experiencing severe symptoms that escalate into an emergency.
Cosmetic Surgery :: Patients agree they should have done more homework before cosmetic plastic surgery
Although 8 out of 10 cosmetic plastic surgery patients are satisfied with their surgical experience, nearly 40 percent believe they should have been more proactive in learning about potential side effects and complications before surgery, according to an American Society of Plastic Surgeons? (ASPS) survey released today conducted by Harris Interactive?.
Electronic Health Record :: Advisory panel for electronic health record safety
Electronic health records (EHRs) allow doctors to find the information they need to manage a patient’s care at the touch of a button. But several journal articles have reported errors related to EHR use.