Nov
30
The report says unique identifiers would reduce errors and protect privacy, but privacy watchdogs are not convinced.
Nov
30
The Supreme Court will decide whether federal law preempts product liability suits at the state level if the warning labels are FDA-approved.
Nov
30
Some doctors said the decision could discourage Medicare contractors from using the cost-control measure. CMS did not say whether it would appeal.
Nov
30
Comparative-effectiveness advocates want a national entity to evaluate medical treatments against each other. Whether to compare costs is a key question.
Nov
30
The JUPITER trial finds those with elevated CRP but normal LDL cholesterol benefit from statins.
Nov
30
Physicians decide more discussion is needed on how payment for care under the medical home concept will affect specialists and primary care physicians.
Nov
23
A study stresses the need to treat tuberculosis carefully the first time around to curb the rise of resistant strains.
Nov
23
Abdominal aortic aneurysms are more common in older male smokers but perhaps more deadly for women, a study reported.
Nov
23
A California emergency physician saw a need and developed a product to fill it.
Nov
23
In a tough real estate market, the seller hopes that at-home health care will prove to be an attractive amenity to prospective residents.