Surgery
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<ѻý>Mixed Results for Metal Ions Test in MoM Hipsѻý>
CHICAGO -- Measurement of metal ion levels in whole blood in patients with metal-on-metal hip implants is useful, but imperfect, for identifying those whose new hips are functioning poorly and may be likely to fail, a researcher said here.
Mar 21, 2013
<ѻý>Anatomy of an Epidemic: The Opioid Movieѻý>
The national clamor over abuse of prescription opioids is now at a fever pitch, but little has been said about what drove the boon in opioid prescriptions. This latest report from ѻý/ Milwaukee Journal Sentinel analyzes a pivotal Oxycontin marketing video, it's impact and its aftermath.
Sep 09, 2012
<ѻý>Feds Finalize Next Stage of 'Meaningful Use' Guidelinesѻý>
LAS VEGAS -- Doctors now have an extra nine months to prove to the federal government that they've accomplished the early stages of "meaningful use" of health information technology, National Coordinator for Health IT Farzad Mostashari announced Thursday.
Feb 23, 2012
<ѻý>Post-Ear Tube MRSA Infections Not Seriousѻý>
Among children with ear infections following tympanostomy tube placement, infections associated with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) did not result in worse outcomes than those caused by other pathogens, a single-center study showed.
Dec 21, 2011
<ѻý>Go With the Flow When Treating LAD Stenosisѻý>
Medical treatment was as effective as surgery for patients with moderate to severe isolated stenosis in the proximal left anterior descending artery who had fractional flow reserve of 0.80 or greater, according to results from a single-center study.
Oct 28, 2011