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Speed cameras across Britain are saving lives
The number of people killed or seriously injured at sites where safety cameras are in use has fallen by 40%, UK Transport Secretary Alistair Darling has announced. This equates to over 100 fewer deaths a year.
Study: Alcohol abuse impacts quality of life for patients after liver transplant
A history of alcohol abuse significantly impacts quality of life for patients after liver transplant, according to researchers at Henry Ford Hospital.
Risk of injury can be reduced with the use of certain media: Study
The number and intensity of storms and other extreme weather events are on the increase all over the world. The latest study by the Medical University of Vienna in cooperation with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention uses the example of one of the largest American series of tornados of all times to show that the risk of injury can be reduced significantly with the use of certain media.
Intensive psychotherapy most effective for treating bipolar depression
Patients taking medications to treat bipolar disorder are more likely to get well faster and stay well if they receive intensive psychotherapy, according to results from the Systematic Treatment Enhancement Program for Bipolar Disorder (STEP-BD), funded by the National Institutes of Health's (NIH) National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).
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Medicare Suppliers
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
Also referred to as DME Suppliers. A supplier of medical equipment such as respirators, wheelchairs, home dialysis systems, or monitoring systems, that are prescribed by a physician for a patient's use in the home and that are usable for an extended period of time.
Community/Retail Pharmacy
A pharmacy where pharmacists store, prepare, and dispense medicinal preparations and/or prescriptions for a local patient population in accordance with federal and state law; counsel patients and caregivers (sometimes independent of the dispensing process); administer vaccinations; and provide other professional services associated with pharmaceutical care such as health screenings, consultative services with other health care providers, collaborative practice, disease state management, and education classes.
Prosthetic/Orthotic Supplier
An organization that provides prosthetic and orthotic care which may include, but is not limited to, patient evaluation, prosthesis or orthosis design, fabrication, fitting and modification to treat limb loss for purposes of restoring physiological function and/or cosmesis or to treat a neuromusculoskeletal disorder or acquired condition.