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Full August 2007 Issue in PDF
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The Rotigotine Patch for Early Parkinson's Disease
The rotigotine transdermal system (Neupro) is a safe and effective treatment for early Parkinson's Disease. -
For Ventilated Patients, Is Sleep Better with PAV Than with Pressure Support?
The objective of this study was to evaluate the role of patient-ventilator dys-synchrony in the etiology of sleep disruption, and to determine whether optimizing patient-ventilator interactions by using proportional assist ventilation (PAV) improves sleep. -
Full July 2007 Issue in PDF
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Clinical Briefs in Primary Care Supplement
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Liability of physicians who fail to fulfill on-call responsibilities to the ED
The diminishing availability of on-call specialists willing to provide emergency services has been well documented. -
It's a good idea, but will it work? How to evaluate a new service
As home health agencies prepare for success within a pay-for-performance environment, ideas for new services or redesigned existing services are popping up everywhere. -
Home visits help members avoid preterm births
A combination of telephonic case management and home visits has helped Optima Health decrease preterm births and low-birth-weight infants. -
Los Angeles hospital settles homeless 'dumping' case and avoids charges
More than a year after an elderly hospital patient was found wandering a crime-ridden area in a hospital gown and slippers, the nation's largest HMO agreed in a settlement with the city to changes aimed at ending the dumping of homeless patients on streets. -
Silicone implants are back, but little reason to fear
Silicone breast implants are now available for cosmetic purposes after a long hiatus, and chances are good that surgeons are using them in your operating rooms.