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Co-infections with Respiratory Viruses May Not Worsen Flu Epidemic
Co-infection with a respiratory virus was not associated with worse outcomes among patients infected during the H1N1 influenza A virus pandemic of 2009. Still, a population-based prospective study shows that non-influenza viruses can help to shape a flu outbreak. More »
CDC Updates Immunization Schedule
An update to the adult immunization schedule has been released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practice. More »
From Birds via Pigs to People: New Influenza Virus
The CDC has reported a small outbreak of a new influenza virus, a recombinant between "swine flu" and "bird flu." It's on the case, and tells how doctors can be on the case too. More »
How to “Sell” the Flu Shot to Healthy Adults
When counseling patients about why they should receive the influenza vaccine, I remind them that each year the disease kills 250,000 to 500,000 persons worldwide and more than 37,000 persons in the United States. This means that influenza kills more people per year than auto accidents. More »
Are You Ready for This Year's Influenza Season?
This year's influenza season is approaching fast. Although the World Health Organization officially declared an end to the 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic in August, the H1N1 virus is still circulating and is likely to continue to cause serious disease in infants, young children, pregnant women, and... More »
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New Exploration of the Modern Psychopathic Profile
May 24, 2013

Psychopaths share characteristics with serial killers and successful professions, such as surgeons, high-powered executives, and politicians, according to a review of a new book that explores several scientific approaches to identifying aspects of psychopathic traits.

Painful Bone Metastases: Causes and Therapeutic Complexities
May 23, 2013

Gender-based differences may explain some of the variability in cancer-related bone pain. Also, an expert review tries to define how to choose the right protocol for radiotherapy of bone metastases.

Simple Pain Assessment From Three Basic Questions
May 22, 2013

Three easy-to-obtain pieces of information followed by a systematic recording of a general practitioners' prognostic judgment provide a simple, generic assessment of older patients presenting with musculoskeletal problems.



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Five Steps to Improving Patient Access
Judy Capko,  May 21, 2013
Patient access is getting increased attention through reform initiatives. Here are five steps you can take to make sure patients get appropriate access to care in your office.
Growing HIPAA Threat – Ignore Windows XP at Your Own Peril
Marion K. Jenkins,  May 21, 2013
Chances are good that you have some major ticking software time bombs lurking in your medical practice's computer environment, namely Windows XP and Server 2003.
Finding Physician Work-Life Balance in the Small Moments
Jennifer Frank, MD,  May 21, 2013
At my practice and at home, things are always busy. There's laundry or homework, or a patient with needs.
Three Areas to Reduce Costs at Your Medical Practice
Greg Mertz,  May 19, 2013
By taking a hard look at reducing costs for staffing, overhead, and technology at your medical practice, you may see increased physician compensation.
Dos and Don’ts for Starting a Physician Blog
Michael Woo-Ming, MD,  May 18, 2013
Starting a physician blog can provide your medical practice with marketing benefits, but it's important to do it right.
 

 

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