Optometrists in North Hollywwod, CA Accepting Medicare
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 Optometry Eye Care Centet Dr. B Wagner Od Optometrist Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare Practice Location: 12000 Victory Blvd, North Hollywwod, CA 91606 Phone: 818-985-2321 Fax: 818-985-6873 |
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C. diff infections on the rise among children, elderly
Clostridium difficile infections are becoming more common and more severe in hospitalized children and the elderly, in large part due to greater use of antibiotics, Mayo Clinic researchers report in studies being presented at the American College of Gastroenterology annual meeting.
Asian-language speakers actively use "quitlines", University of California study finds
Telephone counseling programs for smoking cessation, popularly known as "quitlines," are an increasingly common way for smokers to quit. Every state in the U.S. now has one. However, most of them provide counseling services in English and Spanish only. The only quitline so far to offer counseling in multiple Asian languages is the California Smokers' Helpline. Since 1993, the Helpline has been counseling smokers in Chinese (both Mandarin and Cantonese dialects), Korean and Vietnamese, in addition to English and Spanish.
Doctors, dentists adjusting to ups and downs of changing U.S. health care system
The recent economic downturn and the increasing use of high-deductible insurance plans "has driven patients to want to put off paying their bills," Michael explains. Whether it's for a hip replacement or a broken bone, he frequently sees patients on the hook for a $3,000 to $5,000 deductible (Gold, 4/25).
More colonoscopy procedures under anesthesia than expected: Study
According to researchers more patients underwent general anesthesia during gastroenterological procedures such as colonoscopy between 2003 and 2009.
Study offers new hope for patients with decompensated cirrhosis
Decompensated cirrhosis is a chronic disease linked to numerous complications in its final stage. Professor Jonel Trebicka from Goethe University was involved in carrying out a pilot study demonstrating that the long-term administration of albumin in high doses stabilizes the circulatory function of these patients and protects them from sepsis.
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