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MONDAY, Dec. 29, 2014 (HealthDay News) — Strategies to reduce the number of emergency surgeries in the United States could save up to $1 billion ...
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Most Pediatricians Use EHRs, But Lack Meaningful Use Benefits
MONDAY, Dec. 29, 2014 (HealthDay News) — Most pediatricians use electronic health records (EHRs), yet there are unique obstacles that prevent pediatricians from participating in ...
Read More »As Docs Face Big Cuts In Medicaid Pay, Patients May Pay The Price
Andy Pasternak, a family doctor in Reno, Nev., has seen more than 100 new Medicaid patients this year after the state expanded the insurance program ...
Read More »Breast Cancer Chemo Tied to Small But Significant Leukemia Risk
(HealthDay News) — Among early stage breast cancer patients who undergo chemotherapy and/or radiation treatment, less than half of one percent will eventually develop leukemia ...
Read More »ADHD May Raise Teens’ Odds for Smoking, Drinking
By Tara Haelle HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Dec. 24, 2014 (HealthDay News) — Teens are more likely to start smoking or drinking with each additional symptom they ...
Read More »FDA Approves New Weight-Loss Drug
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 24, 2014 (HealthDay News) — A new, injectable weight-loss drug has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency on ...
Read More »When Heart Docs Are Away, Their High-Risk Patients May Fare Better
(HealthDay News) — If you are a high-risk heart patient, you might be better off if you are not treated by a cardiologist, new research ...
Read More »Resistance Training Key for Men Fighting Age-Related Weight Gain
TUESDAY, Dec. 23, 2014 (HealthDay News) — For men, combining aerobic activities with weight training is key to preserving muscle and avoiding weight gain, particularly ...
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