News tagged with medical practice
Computerized order entry/decision support systems: Effective solution to managing imaging utilization
Nov 25, 2009 |
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Providing physicians with a computerized order entry/decision support system that provides immediate feedback regarding imaging appropriateness at the time of ordering may be an effective solution to managing imaging utilization, ...
Never Too Old to Keep Blood Pressure in Check
Oct 15, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Treating hypertension in adults 60 years old and older can help them live longer, healthier lives, according to an updated review.
Misuse of antibiotics not the only cause of resistance says report
Oct 15, 2009 |
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The perception that antibiotic resistance is primarily the undesirable consequence of antibiotic abuse or misuse is a view that is simplistic and inaccurate, according to a recent report by the American Academy of Microbiology. ...
Calling All Smokers: Cell Phones Could Help You Quit
Oct 07, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Hooked on your cell phone and cigarettes? Fortunately, your mobile device could help you kick the nicotine habit, according to a new review from New Zealand.
ENT Society releases novel clinical practice guideline manual
Jun 01, 2009 |
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The world's largest ear, nose, and throat professional medical association, the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS), today released a manual detailing best practices for the creation of new ...
Worldwide report shows increase in assisted reproduction: 250,000 babies a year
May 27, 2009 |
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Assisted reproductive technology (ART) is responsible for an estimated 219,000 to 246,000 babies born each year worldwide according to an international study. The study also finds that the number of ART procedures is growing ...
Study tests reliability of more accurate measure of patient pain
Mar 09, 2009 |
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A new study appearing in Pain Practice successfully established the reliability a newly developed device for assessing pain. This device is called the continuous pain score meter (CPSM). It enables continuous real time p ...
