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Status Epilepticus: New Aggressive Guidelines Issued
February 23rd 2016Physicians need to be more aggressive in treating status epilepticus, prolonged seizures lasting 30 minutes, according to a new guideline from the American Epilepsy Society. Nearly a third of patients who experience this condition die.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Far More Likely to Die from COPD, Heart Disease, and Cancer
Using data from the Nurses’ Health Study, researchers have found strong evidence of increased risk for respiratory, cardiovascular, and overall mortality for patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Presidential Candidates on Health Care Issues: Bernie Sanders
Part of an ongoing series that takes a high-level look at the positions of the leading nominees for President when it comes to political issues potentially impacting physicians, this installment focuses on Bernie Sanders.
Presidential Candidates on Health Care Issues: Marco Rubio
Part of an ongoing series that takes a high-level look at the positions of the leading nominees for President when it comes to political issues potentially impacting physicians, this installment focuses on Marco Rubio.
Pope Francis on Zika: “Avoiding Pregnancy Is Not an Absolute Evilâ€
February 19th 2016It is well-known that contraception is looked down upon by the Church. But during a multi-national Zika virus outbreak that has been tied to birth defects, even Pope Francis is giving the green light to the use of contraception in certain circumstances.
Migraine with Aura Increases Risk of Stroke
February 18th 2016Patients who suffer from migraine with aura are more than twice as likely to experience an ischemic stroke than the general population, according to new research presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2016 in Los Angeles, California.
Hypertension: Physically Strenuous Jobs Add to Women's Heart Risks
Exercise is known to lower hypertensive women's risk of heart disease, but not when it comes to strenuous nursing activities, a Danish study found. The findings could apply to other jobs involving physically demanding tasks including retail work, teaching, and child care.
Hospital Pays Bitcoin Ransom in Cyberattack
In the first publicized case of a hospital victimized by a cyberattack, Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center in Los Angeles said it paid about $17,000 to regain access to its electronic medical records after they were shut down by a weeklong cyber attack. The payment was in bitcoin.