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Medical Tests or Procedures That May Be Unnecessary
The "Choosing Wisely" campaign routinely releases information on tests that they find…
HIMSS 2013: Radiology’s Place in the Healthcare IT World
Radiology IT has left the radiology space and joined the hospital healthcare…
Nursing Homes in Maine Are Best in Nation
Recently U.S. News & World Report released its fifth annual list of…
What is Lymphedema and How is it Treated?
Nothing unusual had happened in “Janet A’s*” daily life, so she was…
Rehab: A Great Role for Robots
From FierceHealth IT (Stroke patient makes gains in speech, physical therapy with…
IVF: The Three Biggest Myths
In my 30+ years of In Vitro Fertilization experience, I have come…
New Alzheimer’s Report: Facts and Stats Paint Grim Picture
Alzheimer’s disease is number six on the list of leading causes of…
Hospital Staff Cuts Dose for Pediatric Exams in Half with a Testing/Evaluation Process
In keeping with the Image Gently Campaign, our staff reduced dose for…
Insomnia: Fears and Treatment – Part II
If my hypothesis (see previous post, Part 1) proves correct that fear…
How Good is Screening Colonoscopy for Average-risk Adults?
As the date of my screening colonoscopy is coming up soon, an…