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Pitfalls in Health Communication: Healthcare Policy, Institution, Structure, & Process
Poor communication is one of the main reasons for fear and mistrust of medical care. What can be done to help minority patient populations get the most from their healthcare?
Journal Article, January 2004
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Naturopathy: A Critical Appraisal
How much do you know about naturopathy? A critical summary evaluates this field's effect on patient care and health policy.
Journal Article, December 2003
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Gastric Asthma: A Clinical Update for the General Practitioner
A review discusses the pathogenesis and clinical features of gastric (reflux-triggered) asthma and provides clues for its diagnosis in primary care practice.
Journal Article, July 2003
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Anticoagulants for Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation (NVAF) -- Drug Review
To assess the risks vs benefits of warfarin in NVAF, the efficacy and complication rate over the natural history of the disease in all patients needs to be studied carefully.
Journal Article, February 2003
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Genetic Testing for Breast and Ovarian Cancer for Women With a Family History of Breast Cancer: Weighing Conflicting Evidence About Oral Contraceptives
Can genetic testing provide useful information to women who are weighing contraceptive choice against hereditary risk?
Journal Article, September 2002
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Chemoprevention of Coronary Atherosclerosis: The Role of Lipid Interventions. A Position Paper of the American Council on Science and Health
Addressing unhealthy lifestyle behaviors will go a long way toward reducing the current burden of atherosclerosis.
Journal Article, March 2002
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Health Insurance for Unemployed Workers
A survey of the debate over providing assistance to American workers who lose their jobs during the recession
Journal Article, February 2002
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The Anthrax Scare: US Healthcare as Usual
Has the US healthcare response to recent events resulted in unnecessary costs and public confusion?
Journal Article, February 2002
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A Current Perspective on Genetic Testing for Breast and Ovarian Cancer: The Oral Contraceptive Decision
A comprehensive review of the risks and benefits of genetic testing for hereditary cancer syndromes. Using genetic information to guide contraceptive decisions.
Journal Article, November 2001
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Recommendations for the Ethical Development and Use of Medical Decision-Support Systems
A review of relevant work proposes a comprehensive set of recommendations for the ethical development and application of Medical Decision Support Systems.
Journal Article, June 2001
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Addressing Postmenopausal Estrogen Deficiency: A Position Paper of the American Council on Science and Health
A comprehensive look at postmenopausal estrogen deficiency and HRT
Journal Article, January 2001
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Medicare Physician Payment for Practice Expense: Is It Refined?
Part 1. Office Visit Reevaluations
An analysis of the Medicare physician fee schedule practice expense payments and impact of changes on office visits.
Journal Article, January 2001
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Evaluation of the Patient With Prostate Cancer
A review of the latest data on diagnostic procedures and markers useful in improving management of these patients.
Journal Article, September 2000
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The National Patient Safety Foundation Agenda for Research and Development in Patient Safety
Learn more about patient safety in a special article on the Agenda for Research and Development in Patient Safety from the National Patient Safety Foundation.
Journal Article, July 2000
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How the Internet Can Help Clinicians Improve Their Clinical Skills
More than 500 clinicians are using the Web to improve the accuracy of the medical history and physical exam. Find out how in a Special Article by David Sackett, MD.
Journal Article, July 2000
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Medical Error and Outcomes Measures: Where Have All the Autopsies Gone?
Recently, the Institute of Medicine issued a report concerning medical errors that has received much attention by the public, press, and policymakers.
Journal Article, April 2000
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Is Mammography Indicated for Women With Defective BRCA Genes? Implications of Recent Scientific Advances for the Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention of Hereditary Breast Cancer
About 5% of breast cancer patients have inherited their disease because of a mutation in genes encoding either the BRCA-1 or BRCA-2 proteins.
Journal Article, March 2000
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The Healthcare CEO as Leader: Practical Advice for Improving Patient Care, Clinical Performance, and Employee Productivity
Healthcare in the 1970s and 1980s experienced what we aptly label 'the golden age' for providers -- clinicians, physicians, and administrators.
Journal Article, March 2000
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Stachybotrys chartarum: Current Knowledge of Its Role in Disease
In some observational studies, the growth of this toxigenic mold in the indoor environment has been implicated as a cause of building-related illness.
Journal Article, February 2000
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The Use of Information Technology in Improving Medical Performance: Part III. Patient-Support Tools
Despite the proliferation of computer-based resources for patients, usefulness has been limited to date.
Journal Article, February 2000
