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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.

The technique that changed gynecologic and urologic surgery for the better may now provide a new option for thyroid surgery with minimal scarring.

Recent results from a National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey add to growing evidence supporting the link between pesticides and ADHD.

A new drug for the treatment of signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis of the knee is up for review by the FDA.

Findings released from a study on glucosamine in the treatment of chronic low back pain suggest that the dietary supplement does not significantly reduce pain-related disability.

New research shows stroke patients benefit from organized care no matter the stroke etiology.

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.

Several states have reported significant increases in pertussis activity this year, prompting health officials to urge parents to vaccinate their children.

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

Many of the famous early Americans like Thomas Jefferson and George Washington either died of old age or of an illness that, even today, could have caused their deaths, according to Dr. Pullen.

The condition in which the function of the testes to produce testosterone is failing is fairly common, but often poorly understood, according to Dr. Pullen.

Researchers in Turkey have found that the anesthetic levobupivacaine reduces inflammation at sites in the colon that is caused by IBD.

USF has been granted a patent for a cell transplantation procedure combining human umbilical cord blood cells and mannitol that could significantly impact the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases.

Surgical and non-surgical interventions are allowing young men and women with osteoarthritis of the knee to return to demanding sports and remain active, according to a review published in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Pushing back school start time by just 30 minutes has been shown to improve alertness, mood and health in teenagers, according to a study published in Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine.

Long-term use of statin medications may sometimes result in symptoms of depression and anxiety because of the drug's impact on serotonin.

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

I'm sure I could get most of my colleagues in primary care to agree with me that there are many types of patients. Some are basically healthy and some are seriously ill; the others fall somewhere in between.

Receiving routine vaccinations does not increase the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to the results of a study published by the Annals of Rheumatic Diseases.

Butransâ„¢ (buprenorphine) Transdermal System CIII was approved by the FDA for treating moderate to severe chronic pain in patients that require a continuous opioid analgesic for an extended period of time.

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 survey of oncologists reveals that few are aware of surveillance recommendations.

A simple intervention helps educate patients and clears up misconceptions.

Derived from the Genes to Cognition Online website, this 3D application uses the iPad's native gestures to allow users to zoom and rotate images of the brain in a three dimensional fashion.

The transplanted cells strongly activate genes that help to guard against damage from endoplasmic reticulum stress, and suppress other genes that may trigger cellular attempts to self-destruct.

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

Higher concentrations of clusterin have been linked to the development, severity and progression of Alzheimer's disease, according to data from a recent study.

The latest versions of Wordpress and other blogging software make it fast, cheap, and easy to create and manage a website for your medical practice.