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Managing Disruptive Physician Behavior

Communication skills training may help nurses manage disruptive physician behavior.

Wednesday, May 02, 2012
Lower All-Cause, Cardio Mortality in Obese With RA
Friday, April 13, 2012
KanCare — Medicaid Reform in Kansas
Friday, April 13, 2012
National Walk at Lunch Day Promotes Importance of a Walking Habit in Overall Health
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Revolutionary Sinus Treatment Comes To Newton Medical Center
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Newton Medical Center to Make Colorectal Cancer Awareness a Priority
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Economic, Health Indices Linked to Elevated Cholesterol
Wednesday, April 04, 2012
Team Approach, Education Component Key to Via Christi's Surgical Weight-Loss Program
Monday, April 02, 2012
Three Susceptibility Loci Confirmed for SLE
Monday, April 02, 2012
Chiles Named VP of Via Christi Human Resources, Wichita
Monday, April 02, 2012
Via Christi Clinic Relocating Neurology Department

National News

Gilenya Drug for MS May Require Extended Monitoring

Based on the report of a patient who died after taking one dose of the multiple sclerosis drug Gilenya (fingolimod) and on clinical trial data, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is recommending extended monitoring for certain patients taking this drug.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012
tPA OK for Stroke Patients on Warfarin
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Smoking Cannabis Reduces Spasticity in MS
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Study Examines Sleep Walking
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
PET More Sensitive Than CT for Merkel Cell Carcinoma
Monday, May 14, 2012
Connecting With Patients Through Telemedicine
Monday, May 14, 2012
CT Colonography Accurate for 10 mm Adenomas
Monday, May 14, 2012
Psychiatric Patients Experience Long ER Wait Times
Monday, May 14, 2012
Thrombus Aspiration in Primary PCI Has No Effect on Outcomes

International News

Beta Blocker Use and Colon Cancer

The use of beta blockers is not associated with a reduced risk of colorectal cancer, according to a study published online May 14 in Cancer.

Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Sperm Travel in "Channel Corners"
Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Metformin May Have Dual Effect in Breast Cancer
Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Poor Health Status Indicators ID'd for ICD Patients
Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Infectious Agents Cause About One in Six Cancers Worldwide
Saturday, May 05, 2012
Problem Behavior Up Among Children Born Post-Term
Friday, May 04, 2012
Hospitals Procure More Alcohol Rub, Soap During Campaign
Friday, May 04, 2012
Pleasure Eating Stimulates Chemical Reward System
Thursday, May 03, 2012
Early Mammograms Important Despite Family History

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Opinion Poll

Alcohol exclusion laws — which allow health insurers to refuse payment if the insured needs medical attention for injuries incurred while under the influence — are active in more than half of the United States. Do you agree or disagree with these state statutes?

Agree. People should be held accountable if injured while engaging in risky behavior.
Disagree. Hospitals often end up covering the cost if insurance companies refuse.
Unsure. I can see both sides.
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Previous Poll:
When it comes to being a health IT expert, is it more important to have a clinical background and then learn the technology side of things or vice versa?

53^% Clinical background should come first, then technology.
27^% Both are equally important.
13^% Unsure—need more evidence to support either side.
7^% Technology background is more important in this instance, then clinical.