Court Date Set for Former VA Physician Assistant Charged with Sexually Abusing Patients
Mark Wisner will stand trial this April.
Daily ReCAP March 22, 2017
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Daily ReCAP March 21, 2017
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Mobile Health Technology Improves Health Outcomes in Children
mHealth interventions is a promising approach for pediatric health care providers.
Daily ReCAP March 17, 2017
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Retail Clinic Patients More Likely to Also Have a Regular Physician
Survey evaluates the current retail clinic industry.
Higher Physician Spending Does Not Equal Better Patient Outcomes
Policies targeting both physicians and hospitals could reduce wasteful health care spending.
Daily ReCAP March 15, 2017
Number of Americans Hospitalized for Heart Failure Increases During Winter
Patients admitted to the hospital for heart failure in the winter or more likely to die than those admitted in the spring.
Daily ReCAP March 14, 2017
Daily ReCAP March 13, 2017
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Daily ReCAP March 10, 2017
Daily ReCAP March 9, 2017
Deregulation of FDA Approval Process Could Be Detrimental to Human Health, Experts Warn
Experts warn against plans to lessen drug testing and approval standards.
Daily ReCAP (Chronic, Acute, Preventive) March 8, 2017
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Houston Man Posed as Physician to Help Defraud Medicare of $1.3 Million
Physician imposter charged in health care fraud scheme.
Daily ReCAP (Chronic, Acute, Preventive) March 7, 2017
The latest news on chronic, acute, and preventive diseases across the health care landscape.
Bills Seek Expansion of Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners Roles in Home Health, Hospice Care
Two proposed bills seek to expand the roles of health care professionals.
The Role of Air Pollution in Antibiotic Resistance
Air pollution alters the efficacy of antibiotics and increases harm to the respiratory tract.
Quality of Care by Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants Equal in Health Centers
NPs and PAs deliver equivalent care to patients as PCPs in community health centers.
World Health Organization Addresses Deadly Superbugs that Pose Biggest Threat
WHO urges researchers to make fighting dangerous pathogens a priority.
Early Initiation of Palliative Care Improves Overall Wellbeing in Patients with Incurable Cancer
Patients with incurable lung or gastrointestinal cancer are more likely to discuss end-of-life preferences with health care providers.
Cannabis A Preferred Substitute for Prescription Drugs to Treat Chronic Pain
More than half of survey respondents substituted cannabis for their prescribed medication.
Possible Link Between Parkinson's Disease and Stroke
Annual incidence of ischemic stroke higher among those with Parkinson’s disease.
Zika Virus May Cause a Higher Percentage of Miscarriages
Pregnant mouse models injected with the Zika virus saw an increase in miscarriages and babies born with thin brain tissue.
Interval Training Improves Heart Function in Patients with Congestive Heart Failure
Engaging in physical activity does not cause more heart damage in patients with heart failure.
Low Vitamin D Linked to Increased Risk of Relapse in Ulcerative Colitis
Higher vitamin D levels may be beneficial for patients with ulcerative colitis.
Presence of Yeast in Infants' Guts Increases Risk of Asthma
Association found between asthma and yeast.