Cutting back on exercise, or stopping altogether, might seem like the right move for people whose heart beats too fast and erratically, a condition called atrial fibrillation. But that's not necessarily so. In fact, staying active -- ...
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Physician Associates, a part of Orlando Health, has been awarded recognition by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) as a Level-3 Patient Centered Medical Home. This recognition is given to primary care groups that have ...
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Farxiga (dapaglifozin) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat adults with type 2 diabetes, the agency said Wednesday in a news release. The drug, to be used for blood sugar control along with proper diet and ...
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Sutter Davis Hospital (SDH) has become the first organization in the greater Sacramento area and the smallest hospital ever to receive the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation's only Presidential honor that recognizes ...
AccentHealth, the leading patient education company at the Point-of-Care, announced today it has purchased the Asthma and Allergy waiting room television network of Caervision Corp. The new doctor office locations will become part of the ...
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Interview conducted by April Cashin-Garbutt, BA Hons (Cantab) What is gastric bypass surgery and how many people undergo it? Gastric bypass surgery is a type of bariatric operation that results in weight loss and stimulates metabolic ...
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HealthDay Reporter Latest MedicineNet News Uninsured Won't Flock to States With Medicaid No Harm From 'Scoop and Run' Police Transport Medicaid Use May Boost ER Visitstudy People Worldwide May Feel Mind-Body Connections Troubled Launch of ...
Exercising when you have a cold or the flu can cause more harm than good in some cases, an expert warns. U.S. health officials recently reported widespread flu activity in 25 states. "Depending on where a person experiences symptoms of ...
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Sanford Health announced today Denny Sanford, the preeminent health care philanthropist in the United States, will gift the organization $125 million to establish Sanford Imagenetics, a first-of-its-kind program in the country that ...
Global medtech giant Becton, Dickinson and Co. is boosting its point-of-care testing offerings through its $40 million acquisition of Alverix Inc., a privately-held diagnostic instrument company. Known for its optoelectronics expertise, ...
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Researchers have developed a new type of surgical "glue" that they say could help treat children born with heart defects, such as a hole in the heart. The adhesive can quickly stick biodegradable patches inside a beating heart. Unlike ...
Total U.S. healthcare spending in 2012 increased by 3.7 percent -- 0.4 percentage points higher than in 2011 -- the lowest rate since 1960, U.S. officials say. An analysis by the Office of the Actuary at the Centers for Medicare and ...
More women are choosing science careers, yet women are notoriously underrepresented in senior academic positions—often because they abandon their careers due to pessimism about advancement. New research suggests that putting more ...
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The record-shattering cold weather that's gripping much of the United States can pose extreme health risks, doctors warned Monday. "It's best to limit your outdoor activity as much as possible, since prolonged exposure can lead to ...
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A health journal captures various snapshots of your health, which helps you and your doctor get a clear picture of your medical history. The American Academy of Family Physicians mentions these added benefits of keeping a health journal: ...
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