HEALTH CARE TOUR Aug 12, 2009
If we're going to ask for evidence-based medicine, we need to protect the doctors from lawsuits, Cochran said. Pitts echoed that sentiment and added that health care providers and patients need to be at the table during discussion of health care reform. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Steroid Can Ease Severe Sore Throat Aug 11, 2009
"In people with severe sore throat, a single dose of an oral steroid is effective in relieving pain in 24 and 48 hours," said researcher Dr. Carl Heneghan, the deputy director of the Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine at the University of Oxford in the U.K. ... SOURCES: Carl Heneghan, M.D., deputy director, Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine, University of Oxford, U.K.; Julie Wei, M.D., assistant professor of otolaryngology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City; Aug. 7, 2009, BMJ,... (MEDLINEplus)
US Oncology Announces Retirement of R. Dale Ross and Appointment of Bruce Broussard as Chairman of the Board Aug 6, 2009
US Oncology supports one of the nation's foremost cancer treatment and research networks accelerating the availability and use of evidence-based medicine and shared best practices. US Oncology's expertise in supporting aspects of the cancer care delivery system - from drug development to distribution and outcomes measurement - enables the Company to help increase the efficiency and safety of cancer care. (PR Newswire)
Is a Common Medical Procedure Unnecessary? Aug 6, 2009
"Everybody says they want evidence-based medicine," Dr. Kallmes said ... I'm totally for evidence-based medicine. (CBS News)
Genetic Testing May Be Valuable In Treating Colorectal Cancer Jul 29, 2009
"Both methods are becoming increasingly integral to the advancement of evidence-based medicine.". Additional co-authors include Drs. (Science Daily)
Study aims to induce recovery from ankylosing spondylitis Jul 22, 2009
It is also is the Chinese center for the worldwide Cochrane Collaboration in evidence-based medicine. The treatment protocol is based on a molecular understanding of the interaction of intracellular and biofilm bacteria with the operation and control of the body's nuclear receptors. (EurekAlert!)
Alzheimer's Drug Increases Toxic Beta Amyloid In Brain, But Still Provides Benefits Jul 21, 2009
According to Roberts, the AAN is currently engaged in an evidence-based medicine review of the literature to develop a new practice parameter for MCI.. Sam Gandy, et al -- Dimebon, A Clinically Promising Drug For Alzheimer Disease, Regulates Amyloid-Beta Metabolism In Cultured Cells, In Isolated Nerve Terminals, And In The Interstitial Fluid Of The Living Rodent Brain (Funders: Cure Alzheimer's Fund, National Institute on Aging). (Science Daily)
My Interview With President Obama Jul 17, 2009
So they have on the one side their intuition as a physician, in their bellies, and then there's the evidence-based medicine that we talk about, and they clash a lot at times, so how do you make that doctor do the right thing or give him the right incentives ... The current buzzwords among doctors and politicians are "evidence-based medicine" (is there proof that something works ... An about evidence-based medicine began today in Washington, with the following listed as issues prompting the... (CBS News -- Health)
A Phase III Alzheimer's Drug Increases Levels of Beta Amyloid in the Brain - But Still Provides Benefits Jul 15, 2009
According to Roberts, the AAN is currently engaged in an evidence-based medicine review of the literature to develop a new practice parameter for MCI.. About ICAD 2009. (PR Newswire)
Dean of MCG Athens campus hires former colleague for post Jul 9, 2009
com A nationally recognized expert in evidence-based medicine will become associate dean for curriculum at the medical campus the University of Georgia and the Medical College of Georgia are starting in Athens ... A nationally recognized expert in evidence-based medicine will become associate dean for curriculum at the medical campus the University of Georgia and the Medical College of Georgia are starting in Athens. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Debate Continues On Administration Of Magnesium Sulfate To Pregnant Women To Prevent Cerebral Palsy In Pre-Term Infants Jul 8, 2009
Participating in the roundtable, Alison G. Cahill, MD, MSCI, and Aaron B. Caughey, MD, PhD, observe, Despite well-designed and executed studies, the answer to the question of whether evidence-based medicine supports the use of magnesium for neuroprophylaxis in all preterm pregnancies remains unclear. Dwight J. Rouse, MD, of the Center for Women s Reproductive Health, University of Alabama at Birmingham, offers his clinical opinion on the use of MgSO4 to prevent cerebral palsy. (Science Daily)
Stressed by financial troubles? Discover 8 ways to cope Jul 7, 2009
"The content on myOptumHealth.com is medically reviewed and vetted by clinicians and follows leading evidence-based medicine guidelines," says Whitehouse. 1. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Study: Bipolar meds work best combined Jul 1, 2009
Too often today, Dr. Kupfer added, the drugs used by doctors are the ones promoted by drug companies rather than the ones shown to be effective in scientific studies, "and it's our job in terms of thinking about evidence-based medicine to do something about that.". Even though lithium has been around for decades, researchers are still trying to unravel exactly how it works, Dr. Geddes said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
The Key to Fixing Health Care and Energy: Use Less Jun 29, 2009
Still, changing the dysfunctional payment system while safeguarding patient rights (and perhaps protecting doctors who practice evidence-based medicine from frivolous malpractice suits) would be easier than expanding coverage to the uninsured, transforming the insurance market and figuring out how to pay for it all during a crippling recession. "It's become conventional wisdom that we've got the wrong payment system," says Ezekiel Emanuel, a key White House health adviser. (Time.com)
Did President Obama Make His Case on Health Care? Jun 26, 2009
Obama made for evidence-based medicine and a reduction in health care costs in the United States, but skeptics and many ... The president refused to make such a pledge, though he allowed that if "it's my family member, if it's my wife, if it's my children, if it's my grandmother, I always want them to get the very best care. "There's a whole bunch of care that's being provided that every study, that every bit of evidence that we have indicates may not be making us healthier," he said. Gibson... (ABC News)
EXCLUSIVE: President Obama Defends Right to Choose Best Care Jun 25, 2009
The president refused to make such a pledge, though he allowed that if "it's my family member, if it's my wife, if it's my children, if it's my grandmother, I always want them to get the very best care. "There's a whole bunch of care that's being provided that every study, that every bit of evidence that we have indicates may not be making us healthier," he said. Gibson interjected that often patients don't know what will work until they get every test they can. "Oftentimes we know what makes... (ABC News)
GRACE-MARIE TURNER: Two Views: Controls on prices don't work Jun 20, 2009
The tools involve sensible steps such as administrative simplification, coordinated care, evidence-based medicine, use of health information technology and reducing medical errors. Health spending can be reduced, but it won't happen in meetings at the White House or in media events. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Vanderbilt researchers pioneer an advanced sepsis detection and management system Jun 16, 2009
The doctors wanted to base it on a set of guidelines developed by the Surviving Sepsis Campaign, a worldwide consortium of critical care professional societies, based on peer-reviewed studies, an approach broadly referred to as evidence-based medicine. "I tried to organize the protocol into a flow chart, but it was a mess," said Martin. (EurekAlert!)
Intelligent Life Sciences Search Engine: Grid Browser Understands Technical Terms And Context May 24, 2009
They have been tested in three scenarios: evidence-based medicine, mining of scientific and patent literature, and in molecular biology. In each case, the focus has been on infectious diseases. (Science Daily)
Boston Scientific Welcomes Launch of Syntax Score Website May 19, 2009
"Boston Scientific is pleased to contribute the SYNTAX trial data to the advancement of evidence-based medicine," said Keith D. Dawkins, M.D., Associate Chief Medical Officer of Boston Scientific. "The patients enrolled in SYNTAX have exceptionally complex anatomy and advanced disease, representing an unprecedented study group for a stent trial. Ongoing findings from this study will continue to be used to enhance the value of the SYNTAX Score in this high-risk patient population.". (PR Newswire)
Methodist eyes more overseas consulting work in China May 7, 2009
Shorb says his staff will help with standardizing clinical practices, focusing on evidence-based medicine, staffing ratios and maintaining their plant among other things. David Baytos will lead the China effort and has been tapped to lead all of the hospital system s international consulting initiatives. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Neuroscientists discover long-term potentiation in the olfactory bulb May 4, 2009
The School's innovative and pioneering Western Reserve2 curriculum interweaves four themes--research and scholarship, clinical mastery, leadership, and civic professionalism--to prepare students for the practice of evidence-based medicine in the rapidly changing health care environment of the 21st century. Eleven Nobel Laureates have been affiliated with the school. (EurekAlert!)
US Oncology Commends Governor Sebelius' Confirmation as U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Apr 29, 2009
US Oncology supports the nation's foremost cancer treatment and research network in its efforts to accelerate the availability and use of scientific, evidence-based medicine. According to the company's last quarterly earnings report, US Oncology is affiliated with more than 1,200 physicians operating in approximately 485 locations, including 92 cancer centers and radiation facilities in 39 states. (PR Newswire)
Simple Bedside Test Improves Diagnosis Of Chronic Back Pain, Could Guide Treatment Apr 13, 2009
"We compared the sensitivity and precision of different diagnostic tools and produced a low-tech approach that is superior to a standard high-tech imaging approach, showing how evidence-based medicine can both improve the practice of medicine and reduce cost." By publishing StEP as a supplement to the PLoS Medicine article, the research team is making the assessment broadly available to clinicians. Scholz is an assistant professor of Anaesthesia, and Woolf is the Richard J. Kitz Professor of... (Science Daily)
Healthcare: Let's build on what we know Apr 9, 2009
In addition, there is much that we do here in Massachusetts that the president wants the rest of the nation to adopt, such as: our leadership in electronic medical records; our commitment to quality through innovative payment models for providers; and our adherence to evidence-based medicine. Of course, this isn't to say that our state system is perfect, but theoretical perfection should not hold us hostage as we embark upon an idea whose time has finally come. (Boston Globe)
Gairdner award honours noted stem-cell scientist Apr 1, 2009
Dr. Sackett is a pioneer in the field of evidence-based medicine, which aims to teach doctors how to separate good research from bad and apply it to the individual needs of their patients. The winners will take part in a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the awards. (Globe and Mail)
HCLA Releases Report on Status of Medical Liability Reform Mar 29, 2009
Incremental reforms, such as "early offers," specialized health courts, and the practice evidence-based medicine are all steps to address the medical liability reform crisis, and the HCLA will continue to evaluate the effectiveness of these reforms. The report notes that, "While these reforms are not comprehensive in nature and do not address the root cause of our dysfunctional liability system, some may promise positive results, and they all continue to highlight the critical need for a real... (PR Newswire)
New Guidelines for Treating Heart Failure Mar 28, 2009
"The guidelines also stress the role of evidence-based medicine and also what should be considered in the discharge of a patient from the hospital.". Special consideration is given to blacks, she said, because "heart failure has a different etiology [cause] and tends to occur younger" in blacks than in others. (MEDLINEplus)
Inside the prostate cancer screening debate Mar 19, 2009
Faith in screening vs. evidence-based medicine. As early as 1990, I was one of a number of experts expressing concern that screening was unproven. (CNN -- Health)
The Sick Truth Mar 8, 2009
Healthcare reformers are now descending on Washington with buzzwords and catch phrases such as case management, universal care, evidence-based medicine, and electronic medical records. Here's the frightening truth: Nothing will change at the only level where it really matters -- the patient -- unless reforms address the single most basic necessity: having the left hand know what the right hand is doing. (Boston Globe)
Laser therapy combo clears acne Mar 8, 2009
She added: "Now, we have solid evidence-based medicine supporting the effectiveness of certain laser therapies as a long-term solution for treating active acne. The key is to distinguish the benefits and limitations of these available technologies and select the most effective treatments for each acne patient.". In a preliminary study, Alexiades-Armenakas examined whether a combination of photodynamic therapy (PDT) with a photosensitizer known as topical 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA) and activated... (India Times, India)
American College of Surgeons Supports Steps to Shore Up Medicare Payment System In Proposed Federal Budget Feb 28, 2009
A key element to succeeding is to establish a system to measure quality of care and outcomes based on evidence-based medicine and standards of care in a timely manner. In the field of cancer care, the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC) is a pioneer in measuring performance. (PR Newswire)
Health care: Find what works Feb 27, 2009
Misrepresentation of so-called "evidence-based medicine" has become something of a Republican Party talking point. In Congress, Republican Rep. (Montana Standard, MT)
Heart doctors: Rely on the evidence Feb 25, 2009
This push for evidence-based medicine has come to define a new era in medical care, one in which doctors and hospitals are judged on their performance and their grade depends partly on how true they are to medical guidelines ... "There's no doubt in my mind that the use of evidence-based medicine has improved patient care," says Sidney Smith of the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, an author of the study and an expert on medical guidelines. (USA Today)
Malaria: Sugar could save kids Feb 20, 2009
"Only techniques that have been proven through scientific research are accepted, so-called 'evidence-based medicine," he explained. "That's a good thing. But sometimes these studies are hard to do - there were not a lot of resources available for researchers working in Africa." Barennes decided to put his idea into practice and - in cooperation with local doctors - began sugar treatments in Niger in the late 1990s. (India Times, India)
Emergency treatment strategies, better communication reduce heart attack patient deaths Feb 13, 2009
HealthCore offers insight on how to best use this data and communicates these findings to health care decision-makers to support evidence-based medicine, product development decisions, safety monitoring, coverage decisions, process improvement and overall cost-effective health care. For more information, go to. (EurekAlert!)
UK in trouble? Measles, antivax garbage on the rise Feb 8, 2009
They want someone, or something to blame for their children s, or their friend s childrens learning difficulties, and its vaccines and Big Pharma, and people promoting evidence-based medicine who must be the villains ... They want someone, or something to blame for their children s, or their friend s childrens learning difficulties, and its vaccines and Big Pharma, and people promoting evidence-based medicine who must be the villains. (Discover Magazine)
Cancer Clinics of Excellence (CCE) Increases Membership 17% Feb 7, 2009
"We were very impressed with CCE's proprietary Evidence-based Treatment Protocols and believe they are the foundation of practicing evidence-based medicine across the continuum of care in oncology," stated Dr. Joseph Haggerty of Associates in Oncology/Hematology (attribution changed for each market). "CCE provides our practice with a robust set of tools and resources, including the proprietary Evidence-based Treatment Protocols, enhancing our clinical efficiency and effectives and providing our... (PR Newswire)
Cancer Clinics of Excellence (CCE) Releases 62nd Evidence-Based Treatment Protocol Feb 7, 2009
"CCE's proprietary Evidence-based Treatment Protocols represent a significant advantage for community oncology practices around the country as they assimilate a vast amount of information into a usable clinical outcome tool. By integrating the protocols into the member oncology practices, physicians will be able to demonstrate to consumers the value of practicing evidence-based medicine across the entire continuum of care in oncology," stated Dr. Schnell ... "CCE provides its growing membership... (PR Newswire)
