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This study demonstrated that the Stretta endoscopic radiofrequency application technique for treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease did lead to lessened GERD-related symptoms but not to any decrease in esophageal acid exposure or medication use.
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Current users of estrogen or estrogen-progestin combinations were shown to have a significantly higher risk of developing and dying from breast cancer. The findings confirm and extend those published last year by the Womens Health Initiative.
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Dietary intake of n-3 fatty acids and weekly consumption of fish may reduce the risk of incident Alzheimers disease.
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The FDA has approved the first transbuccal delivery system for testosterone replacement therapy in men.
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The 12-lead ECG and accompanying rhythm strip in the Figure were obtained from an asymptomatic and otherwise healthy 53-year-old man. What two things are unusual about the beat marked X? Did first degree AV block suddenly develop for the following sinus-conducted beat (beat Y)?
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Another study has shown an increase in mortality associated with the use of an oral IIb/IIIa receptor antagonist.
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The effect of Home Health Compare, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services web site that publicizes results of 11 home health quality indicators, has been minimal for agencies located in the eight pilot test states.
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The phrase adverse event outcome reports might make you want to run and hide, but these reports can be a wealth of information and require constant attention by all home health agencies, according to experts interviewed by Hospital Home Health.
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During initial implementation of the Medicare prospective payment system, many agencies faced a number of challenges that made it difficult to devote resources to key legal issues. Since many providers are functioning effectively under existing reimbursement systems, now is the time for agencies to focus on legal issues of particular importance in the continuing development of the home care industry.
