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2 hrs ago | Globe and Mail

As brilliant as House. But nicer

Medicine As brilliant as House. But nicer Dr. Ho Ping Kong is co-founder of the Toronto General and Western Hospitala s Centre for Excellence in Education and Practice.

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Related Topix: Medicine

Thu Nov 19, 2009

MarketWatch

Vital Signs: No easy cure for doctor shortage

It's a phrase people are loath to hear when they're looking for a new primary-care doctor: Not accepting new patients.

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Related Topix: Family Practice, Medicine, Laurinburg, NC, Health Insurance, Health, Nursing

Wed Nov 18, 2009

WOIO

Mammography: what to do now?

When a U.S. government task force recommended that women wait until they're 50 to get their first mammogram to check for breast cancer, reaction was swift.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Breast Cancer, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Women's Health, Santa Monica, CA

MyFoxHouston

Vitamin D for Everything from A to Z

What if you could just pop a vitamin to improve your overall health and prolong your life? There's a vitamin that's being touted as the most underrated tool in preventative medicine.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Multiple Sclerosis, Health, Sugar Land, TX

Mon Nov 16, 2009

Seattle Times

UW program helps doctors meet demand for palliative care

Dr. Christine Cofer's training in the UW's Palliative Medicine Fellowship Program includes hospice care at a VA community living center.

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Related Topix: Palliative Care, Nursing, University of Washington

Sat Nov 14, 2009

Mayo Clinic

White stool: Should I be concerned?

Dr. Michael F. Picco has been with Mayo Clinic since 1999. He is board certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology.

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Related Topix: Gastroenterology, Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Crohn's Disease, Colitis, Health

VillageSoup

Arun Ranganath, MD, an internist, has joined MaineGeneral...

Arun Ranganath, MD, an internist, has joined MaineGenerala TMs Hospitalist Service and is a member of the active medical staff.

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Related Topix: Medicine

Fri Nov 13, 2009

Nashua Telegraph

Allergies don't just affect people - " dogs get them, too

Dr. Peter Kintzer completed his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University.

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Related Topix: Cornell University, University of Georgia, Medicine, Tufts University, Dermatology, Boston Metro

Wed Nov 11, 2009

South Florida BlockShopper

Internist acquires Jupiter 4BD

Dr. Michael D. Chidester bought a four-bedroom, 3.5-bath home at 110 Pennock Trace Dr.

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Related Topix: Jupiter, FL, Medicine, Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Mon Nov 09, 2009

Monadnock Ledger-Transcript

H1N1: Q&A with the hospital

The Ledger-Transcript recently provided a list of questions to officials at Monadnock Community Hospital relating to vaccine updates, local policies, emergency plans and where residents can find more information.

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Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health, Antrim, NH, Rindge, NH, Jaffrey, NH, New Ipswich, NH, Medicine

Sun Nov 08, 2009

Combined Jewish Philanthropies

Health Professions Breakfast

Health Professions Annual Breakfast Sunday, December 6, 2009, 9:00 a.m. Boston Park Plaza Hotel 50 Park Plaza, Boston Featured Speaker Dr.

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Related Topix: Boston Metro, Emory University, Medicine

Fri Nov 06, 2009

Alexandria Gazette-Packet

Surgeon Operates on Indigents in Latin America

Jerry Engh had an idea. Five days a week, four weeks a month, 12 months a year the renown hip- and knee-replacement surgeon a ' and ita TMs safe to say he is renown, his clients come to him for his expertise in the field from all corners of the map a ' wanted to help others who couldna TMt help themselves.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Surgery, Nursing, Alexandria, VA, Arlington, VA, Mount Vernon, VA

CiteULike

Genetic Basis for Congenital Heart Defects: Current Knowledge: A...

Genetic Basis for Congenital Heart Defects: Current Knowledge: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association Congenital Cardiac Defects Committee, Council on Cardiovascular Disease in the Young: Endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics Export Circulation , Vol.

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Related Topix: Pediatrics, Medicine, Cardiology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Thoracic Surgery

Thu Nov 05, 2009

MediLexicon

Many Physicians Do Not Follow Guidelines On Pap Testing, Study Finds

Main Category: Cervical Cancer / HPV Vaccine Also Included In: Primary Care / General Practice Article Date: 05 Nov 2009 A survey of more than 1,200 primary care doctors in the U.S. found that less than 25% made Pap test recommendations that were fully in line with major guidelines, according to a study published Monday in the Annals of Internal ...

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Wed Nov 04, 2009

Journal Watch - Medicine that Matters

Many U.S. Physicians Overuse Pap Testing

Only about one fifth of U.S. clinicians consistently follow guidelines for Pap testing, with many overusing such screening, according to a federally funded survey in Annals of Internal Medicine .

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Related Topix: Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology

Tue Nov 03, 2009

MediLexicon

News From The Annals Of Internal Medicine, Nov. 3, 2009

Early Releases 1. Report Questions Whether Family Health History Disclosure Improves Clinical Decision Making Systematic collection of family history is a potentially important step in personalizing healthcare.

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Rome News - Tribune

Rome Internal Medicine joins Floyd Primary Care Network

Rome Internal Medicine, made up of doctors Joseph Herren, Gregory Rogers and Armando Montana are now affiliated with the Floyd Primary Care Network.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Rome, GA, Hospital Administration, Healthcare Industry

Mon Nov 02, 2009

ABC News - Brian Ross

Many Doctors Overuse Pap Testing: Survey

Many U.S. primary care doctors are out of step with guidelines on Pap testing for cervical cancer -- largely because they overuse the test, according to a study published Monday.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology

Sun Nov 01, 2009

The West Virginia Record

CAMC sues internists for breach of contract

A Charleston hospital is seeking repayment on the outstanding balances of loans it made to two doctors to help them establish their respective medical practices.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Charleston, WV, Charleston Metro

Sat Oct 31, 2009

PakTribune

Fasting Glucose Levels May Not Be Best Indicator of Diabetes Risk

ISLAMABAD: Blood sugar levels at the high end of "normal," coupled with other risk factors for type 2 diabetes, may help identify apparently healthy men at increased risk of the disease, a new Israeli study suggests.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Diabetes, Health, Fasting

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