The Bellevue Birth Center in New York City, the city's only in-hospital natural-birthing center primarily dedicated to Medicaid beneficiaries, closed in September without public notice, the New York Times reports. The center served low-income, mostly immigrant women.
Source: American Heart Association Related MedlinePlus Topics: Heart Failure, Medicare
Doctors Spending More Time Now With Patients
Posted by mamie 13 days ago (http://www.forbes.com)
Quality of care increases with longer doctor visits, researchers add
A new study has found that statins have beneficial effects on patients with systolic heart failure, but those with diastolic heart failure experienced the opposite effect, including increased dyspnea, fatigue and decreased exercise tolerance.
Source: American College of Rheumatology Related MedlinePlus Topic: Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
Aspirin 'only for heart patients'
Posted by donny_blitz 20 days ago (http://news.bbc.co.uk)
Using aspirin to ward off heart attacks and strokes in those not suffering cardiovascular disease should stop, research says.
Anemia Drug May Raise Stroke Risk in Kidney Patients
Posted by mamie 22 days ago (http://www.forbes.com)
Use of Aranesp should be reserved for the most seriously ill, experts say
Adding Chemo Helps Head, Neck Cancer Patients
Posted by mamie 26 days ago (http://www.forbes.com)
Study found it doubled survival time
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