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Children with H1N1 influenza are more likely to have neurologic complications compared to those with non-N1H1 seasonal influenza
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Fabry disease, while rare across the general population, is not rare as a cause of small fiber neuropathy.
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Although subthalamic nucleus stimulation can improve motor functions in Parkinson's disease, this study showed that it degrades somatosensory temporal discrimination possibly by modifying central somatosensory processing.
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Peripheral nerve involvement is common in systemic amyloidosis and may be the initial clinical manifestation.
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a final rule for hospital outpatient departments (HOPDs) for calendar year (CY) 2011 with a payment rate increase of 2.35%.
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A new year is fast approaching, and with it comes unusual challenges for ED compliance. As recovery audit contractors (RAC) step up audit activities, many hospitals and ED practice groups are taking a second look at appropriate ways to ensure compliance without sacrificing revenue.
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A simple behavioral health consultation of 15-30 minutes has helped reduce the number of chronic pain patients who use the ED at Providence Newberg Medical Center in Newberg, OR, as their primary source of medical care.
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[Editor's note: In this month's issue, we honor our second "gold star" winner. ED Management gives this award to ED teams that go above and beyond the expected to dramatically improve performance through unique and creative approaches. Would you like to nominate your ED or another facility for a Gold Star? If so, contact Steve Lewis, editor, at
[email protected].]