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New Study Says Cut Cholesterol More

Cited: Reuters
According to a new study, doctors are failing to cut cholesterol enough and millions may suffer from heart attacks or stroke due to that poor advice.  Scientist stated on March 11 that only about half of patients at high risk of heart disease are given right targets for cutting cholesterol.
German researchers said that over [...]

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Is Patient Privacy Threatened by Med Student Tweeters?

Cited: Time
You expect your friends and even some colleagues to talk about you in various ways.  Many may talk about you on FaceBook and other in social networking sites, which are a treasure trove of inappropriate and embarrassing photos and even breaches of confidentiality.  However, we do expect to find anything about yourself from your [...]

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Students Vulnerable to Swine Flu Due to School Nurse Shortage

Cited: Associated Press
Students are a lot more vulnerable to the swine flu virus because it easily spreads in classrooms.  Because it takes a heavier toll on children and young adults, schools are desperate in many districts for school nurses.  Many districts have few or no nurses to handle or respond to a swine flu [...]

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FDA Bans Flavored Tobacco

Cited: Reuters
On September 22 the US Food and Drug Administration took the first steps in reining in the tobacco industry implementing a ban on candy, clove and other flavored cigarettes.  This ban required a law be passed earlier this year, gives the FDA more power over tobacco products in the hopes of preventing children and [...]

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Better Cash Flow for Healthcare Organizations

Cited: For the Record Magazine
It is a fact, that healthcare organizations can accelerate their revenue cycle by installing point-of-service payment processes.  There are many factors squeezing the revenues of hospitals and healthcare systems today that include shrinking patient volumes and decreased donations.  These factors also take a toll on providers need to make sure that [...]

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