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Some 20 trials dedicated to the pursuit of more rapid and more complete reperfusion have been published in the last few years, and sorting through the literature can be dizzying. The following article will highlight the major recent developments in AMI reperfusion therapy. It will accent which of the many therapeutic options currently are considered acceptable, and present treatment guidelines for the emergency physician faced with the patient who presents to the emergency department with acute ST elevation MI.
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This is the first of a two-part series that looks at innovative approaches to patient care and expansion of services by home health agencies. This months article describes partnerships with other organizations that are designed to both increase referral bases and enhance home health services.
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An evaluation of Arkansas Medicaid Cash & Counseling program, in which enrollees direct their own personal care services, indicates that individuals are much more likely to receive such services than are those who were eligible for services but had to get them in the usual way.
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This column addresses specific questions related to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) implementation.
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Web site provide tools for medication use; CDC journal focuses upon chronic disease; Free guide educates Hispanic diabetics.
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An international group of critical care professionals has developed the first evidence-based recommendations ever to address the treatment of patients with sepsis.
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Pregnant women concerned about taking asthma medications; Many Americans cut dosages to lessen drug costs, AP poll finds; Talks with docs can result in less expensive drugs for patients; Elderly continue to be prescribed inappropriate medication.
