C. difficile on the rise in outpatient settings
A patient’s diarrhea or abdominal cramps could be the result of infection with Clostridium difficile.
A patient’s diarrhea or abdominal cramps could be the result of infection with Clostridium difficile.
Intensive lifestyle changes aimed at modest weight loss and increased physical activity continue to reduce the rate of type 2 diabetes after 10 years.
Results support the hypothesis that a less flexible body indicates arterial stiffening, especially in middle-aged and older adults.
Low-level laser therapy uses light energy rather than intense heat to aid tissue repair, relieve pain, and stimulate acupuncture points
COPD awareness is rising among the public: 68% of adults are now aware of the disease, compared with 64% last year and 49% in a 2004 survey.
Overall prevalence for high LDL cholesterol levels fell from 31.5% in 1999-2000 to 21.2% in 2005-2006
With no documentation to refer to, the clinician comes under scrutiny.
If you’re feeling unsatisfied professionally, you owe it to yourself and your patients to find out why.
The drop in cases has not yet been reflected in the cost of malpractice insurance for clinicians.
In 2005, the state enacted a tort reform package that included a $350,000 cap on non-economic medical malpractice damages, and a change to the burden of proof required in suits against emergency medical providers.