Medical Devices to Watch in 2012
Excerpted from “Outlook for the healthcare industry in 2012” by Steven Greer, MD, The...
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Author: Janine Anthes
Nursing Shortage? Mmm, Maybe Not
While the retiring baby-boomer nurses have warned of a dangerous nursing shortage, the number of full-time registered nurses aged 23 to 26 increased by 62% between 2002 and 2009, according to this month’s Health Affairs. At...
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4 Genes May Guide ADHD Treatment
Researchers found four gene variants that may be involved in vital brain signaling pathways in a...
Read MoreReport Predicts Top 4 EHR Vendors
A new report released by IDC Health Insights names four EHR vendors as likely market leaders in the future. The market is expected to move from less than 25% adoption in 2009 to more than 80% adoption by 2016, primarily due to...
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Eye Movement Training Improves Surgeon Skills
A new study published in Surgical Endoscopy has found that surgeons can learn their skills quicker...
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More Vaccines Target Common Cancers, Not Deadliest
Vaccine development efforts currently focus on cancers with a higher incidence rather than those...
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Kids with High IQ More Likely to Use Drugs
Children with high IQ scores at age 5 may be significantly more likely to use illegal drugs in...
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Medicare Will Cover Heart Disease Counseling
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced it will now cover the cost of one...
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Will No Co-Pay Improve Medication Adherence?
Will full health plan coverage of prescription medications improve patient adherence to...
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Top 50 Cardiovascular Hospitals for 2012
Thomson Reuters has released its 13th annual report identifying the nation’s best providers of...
Read MoreDiabetics ‘Tearing Up’ Over New Test
There may be new hope for patients with diabetes who dread the frequent blood draws and finger pricks required to monitor their blood glucose levels. A new electrochemical sensor device may be able to measure blood sugar levels...
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Autism Spectrum Disorders Diagnoses Vary Widely
Best-estimate clinical diagnoses of pediatric patients with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs)...
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Heart Monitor for Smartphones Helps Docs
A small heart monitor that harnesses the power of smartphones may assist physicians in treatment...
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Just 3 Questions May Target Diabetes Risk
A simple 3-item screener for age, body mass index (BMI), and family history appears to accurately...
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Guidelines for Transitioning Diabetic Patients to Adulthood
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) published a position statement in the November issue of...
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Need a Blood Glucose Meter? There’s an App for That!
A new device allows patients with diabetes to monitor their blood glucose using a smartphone. ...
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65% of Patients with MS Have Trouble Walking
Approximately two-thirds of people with MS report an inability to walk or have difficulty...
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Why Are Your Patients Hiding Their Depression?
Most patients who don’t disclose their feelings of depression to their primary care providers...
Read MoreTop 10 States Having Hospitals With Palliative Care
On average, our nation gets a “B” for hospital support care, according to a new report released by the Center to Advance Palliative Care. The report surveyed nearly 2,500 U.S. hospitals and graded states on how many...
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Statins Improve Brain Injury Survival Rates by 76%
Patients taking cholesterol-lowering statins when admitted to the hospital for a brain injury are...
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