SCAI, NCQA partner to hold landmark conference on introducing complex medical therapies
...th its recent introduction into clinical practice, speak to the urgent need for reliable data that will enable physicians to monitor outcomes, continually enhance treatment protocols, and ensure patient safety. SCAI and NCQA recognized that CAS brings together many of the variables that the medical communi...Preventing communication errors in telephone medicine
...ere in the room. "Checking whether the patient can speak freely is a simple step in the communication process that could lead to patients asking informed questions that could potentially save their lives," said first author Anna B. Reisman, M.D., assistant professor in the Department of Internal Medicine a......s can feel weak, or can even lose their ability to speak and all these symptoms can sometimes be due to the mind, not the body. Usually, treatment that focuses on the patient's psychological well-being helps ease symptoms. "For a lot of patients, we simply help them get over their fear of falling by getti...New radiation technique helps brain cancer patients keep their hair
...d like a copy of the abstract or you would like to speak to the lead author of the study, Todd Scarbrough, M.D., please call Beth Bukata or Nick Lashinsky October 16-20 in the ASTRO Press Room at the Colorado Convention Center at 303-288-8454 or 303-228-8455. You may also e-mail them at bethb@astro.org o...Cancer patients hide their use of complementary and alternative treatments from their doctors
...d like a copy of the abstract or you would like to speak to the lead author of the study, Neha Vapiwala, M.D., please call Beth Bukata or Nick Lashinsky October 16-20 in the ASTRO Press Room at the Colorado Convention Center at 303-288-8454 or 303-228-8455. You may also e-mail them at bethb@astro.org or n...Breast conserving treatment an option for women with implants
...ould like a copy of the abstract, or would like to speak to the lead author of the study, Rosalyn Morrell, M.D., please call Beth Bukata or Nick Lashinsky October 16-20 in the ASTRO Press Room at the Colorado Convention Center at 303-288-8454 or 303-228-8455. You may also e-mail them at bethb@astro.org o...Radiation after prostate cancer surgery increases survival
...Prostate Cancer (SWOG 8794)," or you would like to speak to the lead author of the study, Gregory Swanson, M.D., please call Beth Bukata or Nick Lashinsky October 16-20 in the ASTRO Press Room at the Colorado Convention Center at 303-228-8454 or 303-228-8455. You may also e-mail them at bethb@astro.org o...Radiation and hormone therapy after surgery cures breast cancer
...vorable Early Breast Cancer," or you would like to speak to the lead author of the study, Richard Poetter, M.D., please call Beth Bukata or Nick Lashinsky October 16-20 in the ASTRO Press Room at the Colorado Convention Center at 303-228-8454 or 303-228-8455. You may also e-mail them at bethb@astro.org o...MRI helps doctors select best treatment for early breast cancers
...ated, Partial Breast Irradiation" or would like to speak to the lead author of the study, Kathleen Horst, M.D., please call Beth Bukata or Nick Lashinsky October 16-20 in the ASTRO Press Room at the Colorado Convention Center at 303-288-8454 or 303-228-8455. You may also e-mail them at bethb@astro.org or...New one week radiation treatment for breast cancer patients offers promising results
...ol in Partial Breast Irradiation" or would like to speak to the lead author of the study, Martin Keisch, M.D., please call Beth Bukata or Nick Lashinsky October 16-20 in the ASTRO Press Room at the Colorado Convention Center at 303-288-8454 or 303-228-8455. You may also e-mail them at bethb@astro.org or ...Camryn Manheim speaks out about rheumatoid arthritis
...ent disability. Now, for the first time, she will speak out about her experience during a live Webcast Friday, October 28, 2005 from 12:30 1:30 pm (EDT). Dr. Steven Abramson, Medical Advisor to the Arthritis Foundation and Chairman of Rheumatology at the NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, will join Camryn...Dalai Lama, top scientists to discuss science & clinical applications of meditation
.... On Sunday, November 13, the Dalai Lama will also speak at the public Global Peace through Compassion event at 3:00 pm at the MCI Center. This public event is co-sponsored by the International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) and the Mind and Life Institute. The first Mind & Life Conference took place in October ...Global health histories: A symposium at NIH
... in a globalized world it is no longer possible to speak of public health crises as contained by local, regional, or even national boundaries. History provides a crucial tool to understand the response to disease on a global scale. This international symposium on "Global Health Histories" brings together s...High doses of ibuprofen cause significant GI bleeding, despite safety profile
... are at great risk of internal bleeding and should speak with their doctor to determine the risks of taking large amounts of ibuprofen." Researchers from the McMaster University Health Science Centre in Ontario, Canada conducted a post-hoc analysis of two separate randomized studies that included 68 health...Evacuation of elders during disasters to be addressed at GSA's upcoming annual meeting
...resident of the Louisiana Geriatrics Society, will speak from personal experience about Katrina and the pro... Florida Department of Elder Affairs. He will also speak to refinements being proposed in response to his experience with Hurricanes Charley, Frances, Ivan, ...Leaders work to establish diabetes plan for Pennsylvania
...professor of medicine, Penn State University, will speak on "Novel Approaches: Taking Science from the Benc... Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health, will speak on "The Economics of Diabetes." Diabetes patients and advocates Charles Greenlee, Michael Weiss an...Children in car crashes should be monitored for acute stress symptoms, whether injured or not
...nterfering with school or play, it is important to speak to a doctor or counselor. Fact sheets for parents and screening tools for physicians are available at traumalink.chop.edu ....Study finds torture and human rights abuses among Tibetan refugees
...ship their spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, or to speak out on political issues. Such actions can result in criminal prosecutions. Accessing accurate information on the status of human rights in Tibet is difficult due to state censorship, but researchers from North America and Europe have conducted syste...Shire announces positive two-year study of ADDERALL XR in the treatment of adult ADHD
...XR may not be right for everyone. Patients should speak with their doctor if they have a history of high blood pressure or any heart conditions, glaucoma, thyroid problems, emotional instability, mental illness, or a known allergy to this type of medication. Abuse of amphetamines may lead to dependence. ...