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Multidisciplinary peer review 'more objective'
Review of physician performance by peers is effective when done properly, but the process is time-consuming and often very subjective. -
Discharge Planning Advisor: Communication barriers, lack of coordination challenge care of behavioral health patients
It puts behavioral health patients at risk if the players coming to the table are not coordinating efforts to make the most efficient use of available resources, notes Mark Catalano, LCSW, manager of admissions at Seton Shoal Creek Hospital in Austin, TX. -
Herbal Strategies in the Treatment of Urinary Tract Infections
Horn B, Yu W. Herbal Strategies in the Treatment of Urinary Tract Infections. 2008;10:17-21. -
Clinical Briefs in Primary Care Supplement
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Why Doesn't "Genetic" Epilepsy Seem to Run in Families?
Genetic susceptibility to epilepsy is a complex, polygenetic matrix that is heavily influenced by environmental factors. -
Prevention of Thromboembolism: Is There Hope?
Anticoagulation for the prevention of venous thromboembolization is underutilized worldwide. Risk of short-term interruption of warfarin therapy appears small. Treatment with idraparinux increases hemorrhage risk, as compared with vitamin K antagonists. -
Disruptive Behaviors in Alzheimer's Disease
Disruptive behaviors are a poor prognostic sign in patients with Alzheimer's disease. -
Alcohol Intake and Stroke Risk: Can We Optimize Our Consumption?
Heavy alcohol consumption increases the risk of both ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke. -
Full March 1, 2008 Issue in PDF
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Pharmacology Watch
Stop smoking drug Chantix rates stronger warning from FDA; Type 2 diabetes surgery on the way?; Vytorin study inconclusive; Influenza A virus found resistant to Tamiflu; FDA actions.