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New Dosing Instructions Recommended For Children’s Acetaminophen Medications

May 20, 2011

Acetaminophen is in a class of medications known as analgesics (which are pain relievers) and antipyretics (which are fever reducers). It is commonly used to relieve mild to moderate pain and to reduce fever by changing the way the body senses pain and by cooling the body. Acetaminophen is availa[...]

Recent Advances In The Treatment Of Latent TB Infection

May 19, 2011

The number of people in the U.S. diagnosed with TB disease is at an all-time low (11,181 total cases were reported in 2010); however, approximately 4 percent of the U.S. population, or 11 million people, are infected with the TB bacterium. TB continues to disproportionately affect racial/ethnic m[...]

Health Care Fraud And Abuse Laws In The U.S. (AFTER The Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act Of 2010)

May 18, 2011

In a continuing effort to fight health care fraud and abuse, Congress enacted (and the President signed on March 23, 2010) comprehensive health reform legislation, including the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). PPACA Fraud And Abuse Provisions PPACA amends the administrative sa[...]

Health Care Fraud And Abuse Laws In The U.S. (BEFORE The Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act Of 2010)

May 17, 2011

It is estimated that health care fraud and abuse costs the government billions of dollars each year. Inasmuch as Medicare and Medicaid are the largest single consumer of health care in the entire world and represent over 20% of all U.S. federal government spending each year, the potential cost of he[...]

What Would Make The Best Personal Physician?

May 16, 2011

We all need to see a physician once in awhile. Whether we just need a check up for work or school, or we need treatment for a chronic or acute condition, most of us are at least marginally satisfied with our primary health care providers but many could use improvement. What would make the best per[...]

Laws Limiting Physicians’ Self-Referral

May 15, 2011

Limitations on physician self-referrals were enacted into law in 1989 under the Ethics in Patient Referrals Act, commonly referred to as the “Stark law.” The Stark law, as amended, and its implementing regulations, prohibit certain physician self-referrals for designated health services (̶[...]

Medical Malpractice Claims In Missouri — Official Report

May 14, 2011

According to the official 2009 Missouri Medical Malpractice Insurance Report, 2009 was a very good year for medical malpractice insurance companies in Missouri — they were profitable for the sixth straight year, with the total of payments for claims, loss adjustments, and administrative co[...]

Friday The 13th (Attempted) Humor: You Know You Picked The Wrong Health Care Provider When…

May 13, 2011

How do you know if your health care provider is not the best choice for you? Your diabetes doctor enters the exam room with powdered sugar on his tie, a doughnut in one hand, and a Slurpee in the other. Your dermatologist is severely sunburned. Your corrective eye surgeon wears thick glasses a[...]

Are Medical Malpractice Lawyers Modern Day Heroes?

May 12, 2011

Medical malpractice lawyers are a unique and driven breed of attorneys: they need to know the law, they need to educate themselves regarding the relevant medicine involved with their cases, they need to have the financial resources to respond effectively against the unlimited resources of medical m[...]

Medical Identity Theft

May 11, 2011

Medical identity theft occurs when someone steals your personal information such as date of birth, Social Security number, health insurance identification number, and Medicare number with the intent to use the unauthorized information to obtain medical care, services, or medical payments in eithe[...]

Cancer Death Rates Falling

May 10, 2011

According to a recent report, cancer death rates began to decline in the early 1990s and have continued to do so. Cancer death rates declined an average of 1.6% a year between 2003 and 2007, and the overall incidence rates of cancer have declined about 1%. However, death rates for cancer among men [...]

Warning Signs Of Elder Abuse

May 9, 2011

As defined by the National Center on Elder Abuse, elder abuse refers to intentional or neglectful acts by a caregiver or “trusted” individual that lead to, or may lead to, harm of a vulnerable elder. Physical abuse; neglect; emotional or psychological abuse; verbal abuse and threats; [...]

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