Computer scientists unravel 'language of surgery'
...ome fluent in the "language" of surgery. This will require computers to absorb data concerning the best ways to complete surgical tasks. As a first step, the researchers have begun collecting data recorded by Intuitive Surgical's da Vinci Surgical Systems. These systems allow a surgeon, seated at a computer ...AASM position statement: Treating insomnia with over-the-counter sleep aids, herbal supplements
...he use of dietary supplements.(6) FDA regulations require that a complete list of ingredients and the net contents of the product appear on dietary supplement labels. The FDA does not routinely analyze the content of herbal supplements, however, and independent analysis shows that the actual content of her...Prescribing information for kidney disease far too vague
...ul effects from certain drugs. And they will often require changes in the normally prescribed dose and frequency, says DTB Healthcare professionals therefore need practical information on whether or how to use drugs that can cause, or be altered by chronic kidney disease. Product information that simply ad...Rockhampton part of worldwide fight against respiratory infections
...same type of infection. Many children suffer pain, require repeated courses of antibiotics, and some go on to need tubes inserted to control the chronic infections. The consequence of persistent middle ear infections is hearing impairment that can result in delays in speech and language development. The Ce...OHSU findings may improve how people with chronic heartburn, precancer of the esophagus are screened
...single clinician in an office setting and does not require sedation. Patients inhale a topical anesthetic that numbs their nasal passages and throat. The clinician then passes a smaller-caliber endoscope, 4.9 mm in diameter, through the nose, pharynx and throat. The cost for this procedure is in the hundreds...Extra payments to Medicare Advantage plans totaled $5.2 billion over fee-for-service costs in 2005
...d to compete on a level playing field, which would require the elimination of these extra payments."...WHO and UN need to change the way they work to address Africa's problems
... to sustainable health improvements in Africa will require effective cooperation between the UNs many agencies and other multilateral institutions, states an Editorial in this weeks issue of The Lancet. This week the UN health agency the World Health Organization (WHO) -released its long overdue African R...Shorter post-operative recovery stay following outpatient tonsillectomy is safe, cost-efficient
...iod, and be prepared to monitor those children who require longer observation times," Shapiro said. Tonsils are oval-shaped masses of lymphatic tissue located at the back of the throat that aid the body in fighting infections. However, they may become enlarged to the point of causing childhood breathing tr...Studies led by Rhode Island Hospital confirm safety and efficacy
...so acknowledges that patients who receive DES also require supplemental long-term antiplatelet therapy, that is they do need to take aspirin and clopidogrel (Plavix)....Want fair and affordable health insurance for the uninsured? Ask the public to design it
...rom the top down." The Massachusetts reform will require all state residents to have health insurance, and will offer a variety of public and private plans and subsidies depending on age, health status and income. The individual mandate is subject to the availability of affordable, credible coverage, but t......xity of the equipment is considerable, the samples require complex preparation before the actual analysis can take place, and until now only small, volatile compounds have been reliably detected. Swiss researchers have now developed a mass-spectrometric method to quickly and easily obtain a proper fingerprin...UCLA study reports conflict of interest policies and practices of major journals
...olicies in place for study authors, less than half require such policies for editors or peer-reviewers. In addition, many journals do not inform readers about those potential conflicts that have been disclosed to them. The study, published in the December issue of the Journal of General Internal Medicine,...Pioneer of oral rehydration therapy receives Prince Mahidol Award
...e solution can be imbibed by patients and does not require an IV. The therapy was introduced and promulgated in the 1960s and 70s. Drs. Cash and Nalin were involved in the first clinical trial that demonstrated the practicality and usefulness of oral treatment for dehydration caused by diarrhea. Dr. Mahalana...Specific strategic plans ensure timely emergency care for heart attack patients
...s are reasonably straightforward but in some cases require a change in culture, including increased collaboration between emergency department physicians and interventional cardiologists. "The project is designed for all hospitals--to help the best get even better and those who are lagging in door-to-ballo...Fast test for low blood flow in dogs detects early heart trouble
...takes less than 15 minutes to perform and does not require patients to be stabilized ahead of scanning, it co...h longer to perform, 30 minutes to 45 minutes, and require several hours for recovery. Roughly one-third will turn out to be unnecessary. Though rare, these ...Seven-point system gauges seriousness of heart failure in elderly
...The system is easy to use, and the variables don't require any specialized testing -- they are part of routine medical histories or basic lab tests," Rich says. "If the system can be validated by further studies, it can play a role in helping physicians tailor care to individual patients. If a person has a l...Park your car and walk to store, school, work
...to happen and what is most feasible. It's going to require a commitment toward health and social wellbeing." While regular moderate physical activity can prevent many diseases and prolong life, most Americans don't move around enough to stay healthy, earlier studies have shown. The Saint Louis Universit...Grace under pressure: FSU researchers analyze the effects of stress on decision-making ability
... they are exposed to scenarios that may or may not require them to draw and fire their (simulated) weapons. Other research involves testing the reactions of athletes as they react to situations that they are likely to encounterin game situations. Putting both experts and novices through critical scenarios ...Federal government needs to take closer look at assisted living facilities
... citizens who cannot live independently but do not require around-the-clock nursing. Known as assisted living facilities or ALFs, the industry offers seniors a range of housing possibilities from two-bedroom suites with access to golf and tennis in ritzy vacation spas to small rooms in dilapidated motels a......e more difficult for outcome measures, which often require sustained access and adherence to drug therapy, an...ealth, than for measures of processes of care that require simpler actions, such as a single annual blood test. "Our findings suggest that nearly all Medicar...