Cardiology

The BP oil spill has been in the news for so long that many people have become numb to the reports coming out of the Gulf Coast. But health advisers have begun to turn their attention to the impact that the spill will have on those who have been close to the devastated region.

Today, it's all about sexting, COPPA, and children's online privacy. Who knows what issues we'll have to face tomorrow?

Do unresolved issues surrounding performance, reliability, and security make data-intensive applications like EHRs poor candidates for the cloud?

We searched the Internet for billing and reimbursement resources so you don't have to.

We searched the Internet for medical school, college payment, and education financing resources so you don't have to.

Is your practice losing thousands of dollars each month by being too cautious with coding and billing?

With possible tax increases looming, what can physicians do to safeguard their hard-earned income?

Patients who receive recommended treatment for atrial fibrillation earlier face lower risk of stroke and other serious secondary side effects. A patient's CHADS2 score is a reliable indicator of stroke risk.

Aaron Greenspan, MD created the only in-theater gastroenterology service in Afghanistan, but had to fight through red tape for 17 months to get there.

The information leaflets that patients receive at pharmacies along with their prescriptions differ significantly in content, and can be difficult for people to read and understand, according to a new study.

A new study says that although obesity rates are declining for many teens, they continue to increase for certain racial and ethnic groups, highlighting the need for interventions tailored to high-risk groups.

A study shows that despite evidence of their effectiveness, use of recommended medications for congestive heart failure has declined in recent years.

An American College of Cardiology survey reveals the severe financial challenges faced by private practice cardiologists.

Computer applications in the Clinical Documentation Improvement field are poised to make a transformative leap.

Researchers propose that customers should be offered free statins to offset the cardiovascular risk associated with typical fast food menu items.

The AtriClip Gillinov-Cosgrove LAA Exclusion System reduces stroke risk in afib patients and eliminates need for Coumadin and other anticoagulants.

Findings from new study indicate that one-quarter of stroke patients failed to take their prescribed regimen of secondary prevention medications within 3 months of hospitalization for an acute stroke.

Less than 1 in 10 utilize this option for contacting their healthcare providers.

Chicago Cubs pitcher underwent radiofrequency ablation to treat paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia.

According to a recent Harris Poll, the number of people who use the Internet to look for information on health topics is continuing to increase.

LA Times article on questions surrounding the use of statins in primary prevention of heart attack and stroke cites research attacking the JUPITER trial without disclosing several study authors' controversial views on the subject.

CMS published its annual regulatory update to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, including rules implementing key provisions of the Affordable Care Act.

On July 2, 2010, CMS released the proposed changes to the Medicare Outpatient Hospital Prospective Payment System for 2011.

Interim final rules clarify the scope of internal claims and appeals procedures and external review processes under PPACA.

Should physicians use social media to monitor patients' discussions about health and lifestyle for information that might affect treatment outcomes?

Nonoptimal cholesterol levels in young adults is associated with elevated risk of coronary artery calcium and atherosclerosis later in life.

Communicating with patients via secure e-mail can improve outcomes in hypertension and diabetes.

The use of prehospital ECGs by trained paramedics can reduce door-to-balloon time and improve patients' chances of recovery from heart attack.

A study of the PrimeADVANCED neurostimulator will determine whether spinal cord stimulation can play a key role in the treatment of heart failure.