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Doctors spurning expert advice on warfarin
Here's a puzzle: There's explicit guidance about when to prescribe warfarin to someone with atrial fibrillation despite the risk of bleeding. But... More »
Older Man With Atrial Fibrillation
A new patient with a history of atrial fibrillation (AF) and heart failure presents for an initial visit. The 72-year-old man denies exertional chest... More »
Radiologists, cardiologists pair up to treat atrial fibrillation
Radiologists and cardiologists may find themselves collaborating more than ever in treating atrial fibrillation. A new study showing the utility of... More »
For Screening for Atrial Fibrillation, the Pulse Is the Thing
BIRMINGHAM, England -- When seeking to reduce the risk of stroke in older patients by screening for atrial fibrillation, a pulse-based system is an... More »
Corticosteroids Stem Atrial Fibrillation After Cardiac Surgery
KUOPIO, Finland -- Intravenous hydrocortisone after cardiac surgery led to a 37% lower relative risk of post-op atrial fibrillation compared with... More »
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FromPhysiciansPractice

Physicians Need to Balance Roles at Work Just Like at Home
Jennifer Frank, MD, February 21, 2012
Just like laundry duty and getting the kids dressed for their holiday concert, I take my primary-care responsibility very personally and very seriously.
Motivating and Engaging Your Medical Practice Staff
P.J. Cloud-Moulds, February 18, 2012
Providing autonomy and support will motivate your staff in helping you reach your medical practice goals.
Video: EHR User Satisfaction
Aubrey Westgate, February 17, 2012
Family physician Kenneth Adler, a presenter at the HIMSS12 Conference in Las Vegas, provides a look at national EHR user satisfaction rates.
Understanding Physician Assistant Reimbursement
Stephen Hanson, PA-C, February 17, 2012
Appropriate and fair reimbursement for the work physician assistants do in medicine is a priority.
Five Tips to Better Manage Your Revenue Cycle
Owen Dahl, February 14, 2012
It is vital that practices have systematic ways to address patient collections; the following strategies can help your practice collect all that it is due.

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Even Mild Hamstring Injuries Have a Major Impact in Sports
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Minor hamstring injuries account for half the time that European football players spend on the bench.

CA-125, KRAS biomarkers make gains in ovarian cancer for disease progression
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The CALYPSO trial compared CA-125 testing to imaging studies. Another trial finds value in a KRAS variant in judging chemotherapy resistance.

Online CBT Treats Even Severe Comorbid Depression in Diabetes
February 15, 2012

An easier option for treating diabetes in depression, but bad news for those who have it.

Intussusception Discharges Unchanged with Rotavirus Vaccine
February 14, 2012

Does the rotavirus vaccine in increase the risk? Both CDC and FDA warn about the risk of recurrent intussusception, but an analysis of hospital records gives reassurance.

Some Schizophrenia Patients Meet Criteria for Remission
February 10, 2012

Appropriate treatment helps about one in four patients to achieve meaningful outcomes.