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Medical interpreters can increase patient satisfaction with ED experience
Ann W. Latner, JD August 17, 2010
Results indicated that 96% of the patients provided with an interpreter were "very satisfied" with their ability to communicate with health-care professionals.
New York City hospitals take part in malpractice pilot program
Ann W. Latner, JD August 17, 2010
Patients and families will be encouraged to use the new program to resolve issues rather than going through a full trial.
Court orders Wisconsin to repay money siphoned from malpractice fund
Ann W. Latner, JD August 17, 2010
The fund was started in 1975 to provide excess medical malpractice coverage for health-care providers.
Early menopause doubles CVD risk
August 01, 2010
Women who underwent early menopause carried more than twice the risk for MI, resuscitated cardiac arrest, definite angina, probable angina, stroke, stroke death, coronary heart disease death, or other atherosclerotic/CVD death.
HPV cotest affects cervical cancer screening
August 01, 2010
Clinicians are more likely to test the patient more frequently when using Pap and human papillomavirus (HPV) tests together.
MMR+V cuts febrile-seizure risk
August 01, 2010
A twofold increased risk of fever and febrile seizures was noted compared with same-day administration of separate shots for MMR and varicella.
Provider interest helps asthma compliance
August 01, 2010
Keep a close watch over medication use and review detailed electronic prescription information.
Modifiable risk factors cause most strokes
August 01, 2010
Targeted interventions could substantially reduce the burden of stroke.
Sun-sensitive drugs may lead to cataracts
August 01, 2010
Researchers looked at the relationship between age-related cataracts and the use of sun-sensitizing agents in a number of medications.
New HIV, HCV tests come to market
July 23, 2010
the FDA has approved the first assay to detect both antigen and antibodies to HIV and the first rapid blood test for hepatitis C virus antibodies.
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