Decision Resources, one of the world's leading research and advisory firms for pharmaceutical and healthcare issues, finds although the pancreatic cancer drug market will remain relatively flat through 2019 in the United States, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom and Japan, the...
A new study by Harvard, Brigham and Women's Hospital and CVS Caremark researchers has found a direct correlation between the amount of a patient's out-of-pocket co-pay and likely abandonment of the prescription, with patients having a co-pay of $50 almost four times more likely to abandon a...
The first ever clinical trial using neural stem cell therapy has begun with one patient in the UK, ReNeuron Group plc announced today. Known as the Pilot Investigation of Stem Cells in Stroke (PISCES) study, it is the first ever fully regulated neural stem cell therapy clinical trial for...
I've been treating a patient at my private asylum for the criminally insane near Kiev for some years now. This patient is a depraved maniacal mass-murderer, psychopath and cannibal by the name of Gustav. Whenever I enter his cell I have to be accompanied by four orderlies in full body armor...
A new tool for measuring patient safety shows that the American healthcare system "isn't as safe as we thought it was," according to David Classen, MD, senior partner at CSC and associate professor of medicine at the University of Utah. "While traditional measurements of patient safety show...
Palatin Technologies, Inc. (NYSE Amex: PTN), announced today that it has received $978,000 in grants under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (PPACA), with $847,000 available immediately and $131,000 available no later than 30 days after Palatin's fiscal year ending June 30...
figuratively (jokes, idioms, etc.)? Fluent speech isn't affected, but the patient becomes literal minded due to damage of the brain where figurative thoughts such as idioms, jokes, humor, metaphors, etc.. is processed.
What type of aphasia is this?
The Hormone Foundation recently released a patient guide on congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) as a companion piece to The Endocrine Society's clinical practice guideline for physicians. The patient guide describes this genetic disorder that interferes with the adrenal glands' ability to make...
In a move aimed at combating abuse and neglect in the nation's long-term care facilities, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) awarded the state of Alaska $1.5 million to design comprehensive applicant criminal background check programs for jobs involving direct patient care. As...
Discount health plans that provide few or no discounts, overstate benefits and send patients to phantom networks of physicians are illegal and should not be allowed to operate in this state, the California Medical Association testified today at a public hearing held by the state Department of...
With the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act enacted into law, the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) and partner organizations turned their focus to Capitol Hill to educate lawmakers and garner support for provisions that improve patient access to pharmacists' clinical services. On...
In an article published in the September issue of Health Affairs, AAMC (Association of American Medical Colleges) President and CEO Darrell G. Kirch, M.D., says the next generation of physicians will drive a culture of patient safety in health care and that residents are important agents of...
The GW Cancer Institute (GWCI) was recently awarded a $2.4 million grant from the D.C. Cancer Consortium to establish and coordinate a City-wide Patient Navigation Network (CPNN) in Washington, D.C. The CPNN will create a seamless cohesive framework for cancer care coordination across the entire...
When Doris Snyder celebrated her 102nd birthday on August 10, she was that much closer to the expected birth of her first great-granddaughter who's due to arrive early September. She is very excited about the milestone, which might not have been possible were it not for a cutting-edge...
Imprivata®, Inc., the company that simplifies and secures access to patient information, announced the results of its third annual online national survey that examines IT trends in healthcare.Â?The 2010 Healthcare IT Survey polled hospitals across North America for input on securing patient...
The Canadian MOREOB patient safety program has a measurable, positive impact on the health of mothers and babies. This is the conclusion of a study featured in the August edition of the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, entitled Outcomes of the Introduction of the MOREOB Continuing...
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has issued a final appraisal determination (FAD) on the use of peginterferon alfa and ribavirin for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C, which includes MSD's ViraferonPeg and Rebetol treatment regimen...
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I will be seeing a new dentist and would prefer not to reveal my job(stripper) as it might create an uncomfortable atmosphere for me and the dentist/hygienist/secretary. To avoid this from happening, I will be listing a fictitious employer.
Doctors who are rude to colleagues could pose a threat to patient safety and quality of care. The day to day stresses of modern medical practice can easily lay the foundations of a situation where a doctor may cause offence. The UK-wide medical defence organisation MDDUS is warning doctors...