Primary Care Clinics in Pattonsburg, MO Accepting Medicare
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 Pattonsburg Medical Clinic Clinic/Center - Rural Health Medicare: Medicare Enrolled Practice Location: 110 N Central Ave, Pattonsburg, MO 64670 Phone: 660-367-4304 Fax: 660-367-4350 |
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Medical error tab nearly $20 billion; Study says Catholic hospitals give better care
The Wall Street Journal Health Blog: A study by the Society of Actuaries has put the cost of medical errors in 2008 at nearly $20 billion. The study was "carried out by the actuarial and consulting firm Milliman, [and] is based on insurance claims data. The cost estimate includes medical costs, costs associated with increased mortality rate and lost productivity, and covers what the authors describe as a conservative estimate of 1.5 million measurable errors.
P. gingivalis infection accelerates inflammation and atherosclerosis in the innominate artery
Atherosclerosis is the leading cause of death in the developed world. While a number of risk factors for atherosclerosis have been defined, scientists continue to study other possible risk factors for this disease. Recent epidemiological and experimental studies link infectious agents with the development of inflammatory atherosclerosis. A hallmark of chronic infection with the oral pathogen Porphyromonas gingivalis is the induction of a chronic inflammatory response.
Focused ultrasound may benefit some patients with epilepsy
Results from a study published in Epilepsia suggest that focused ultrasound, which can be used to non-invasively target circuits in the brain, may benefit some patients with epilepsy who experience seizures that do not respond to standard anti-seizure medications.
PerkinElmer introduces PinAAcle series atomic absorption spectrometers
PerkinElmer Inc., a global leader focused on the health and safety of people and the environment, today announced the launch of its PinAAcle™ series atomic absorption spectrometers for determining the concentration of inorganic elements in a wide variety of sample types.
Study looks at dabigatran adherence across Veterans Health Administration sites
Among patients with atrial fibrillation who filled prescriptions for the anticoagulant dabigatran at Veterans Health Administration sites, there was variability in patient medication adherence across sites, with appropriate patient selection and pharmacist-led monitoring associated with greater adherence to the medication, according to a study in the April 14 issue of JAMA.
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