Hospital Medicine

Japan's Jikei University Hospital has launched an application that sends CT images to the doctor's iPhone to facilitate the diagnosis of stroke patients.

Dr. Pullen examines the laws that exist in 48 states that prevent individuals from being persecuted for stopping to help at the scene of an accident.

The tool is just part of the new HHS site and provides information about the quality of care in outpatient and emergency departments.

Conflicting data prevented an advisory committee to the FDA from pulling Avandia completely from the market, but changes are coming and none of it looks all that good for GlaxoSmithKline.

On June 24, 2010, the ONC published the temporary EHR certification program final rule.

A study shows that although physicians agree they have an obligation to report impaired or incompetent colleagues, nearly one in three would decline to do so.

The Obama administration%u2019s new national HIV and AIDS strategy focuses heavily on improving access to care and reducing infections.

Reaction to the final ruling on "meaningful use" within the healthcare community was quick and varied.

Six months later, living conditions for thousands of Haitians remain dire.

The final rule on the definition and requirements for demonstrating meaningful use of EHRs to qualify for federal incentives has been issued, and for doctors, it means more flexibility.

The increasing number of health-related smartphone apps has health professionals growing more concerned about the quality of the information provided.

Findings from a study published in the July issue of Chest indicate that patients who are admitted to the ICU on a weekend run a higher risk of dying than those who are admitted during the week.

Increasing use of EHRs and other digital technologies could lead to higher case loads for primary care physicians and specialists, and less time spent with sales reps, according to a new survey.

Patient-physician e-mail messaging can improve the quality of care for patients with diabetes and hypertension, according to new research from Kaiser Permanente.

AgaMatrix, a maker of popular blood glucose monitors, is planning on releasing a connectivity package to interface their Jazz Meter with Apple's iPhone.

The healthcare IT vendor community is shifting its attention to Republican candidates in anticipation of the 2012 election.

The app is "aimed squarely at patients," according to iMedical Apps editors, enabling them to learn about the medical center and affiliated doctors.

A new government healthcare website that's actually quite helpful, an interactive health literacy resource, and more.

Few hospitals are implementing initiatives to reduce central line-associated bloodstream infections, despite the fact that monitoring and prevention programs have produced favorable outcomes.

A simple intervention helps educate patients and clears up misconceptions.

A new report from the AAMC provides guidance on how academic medical centers can identify, evaluate, and disclose conflicts of interest in clinical care.

Computerized provider order entry systems can miss half of routine medication orders issued in a hospital, and a third of potentially fatal orders, a new report reveals.

A physician reviewer continues using the iPad as his primary interface during a hospitalist rotation and reports on the effectiveness of the technology.

The timing of the onset of a patient's symptoms can serve as a critical piece of the puzzle when trying to determine a diagnosis.

Residents who were informed about the Medicare "no pay for errors" rule were less likely to choose the most appropriate clinical practice choices in response to clinical vignettes, according to findings published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine.

Despite the changes the virus undergoes to evade the body's immune system, the original HIV infection is still present months after initial exposure.

Researchers from the University of Maryland School of Medicine, in conjunction with other institutions, have developed the first international consensus formulation of a standardized nomenclature for cardiac allograft vasculopathy.

With the passing of the National All Schedules Prescription Electronic Reporting Act in 2005, the climate for establishing state prescription monitoring programs seemed to be moving in a brighter direction, but some issues still remain.

Just over half of US men see a doctor, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant for routine care, compared to nearly three-quarters of women, according to AHRQ research.

Physicians may modify their treatment and prescribing patterns to offset cuts in Medicare payments, according to findings from a study published in Health Affairs, which cautions that payment reform has "real consequences" and should be undertaken carefully.