Foot ulceration common in rheumatoid arthritis patients
Assessing footwear fit and podiatry involvement recommended as components of patient care.
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A View from Capitol Hill
Congress acts at the last minute to avert Medicare cuts and caps.
Read MoreNitrous oxide effective analgesic during care of bedsores in elderly
Study finds nitrous oxide-oxygen mixture superior to morphine for pain relief during the care of bedsores and painful ulcers in the elderly.
Read MoreLaser Therapy Seminar Gathers Experts to Answer Questions
Clinical experiences and theory will be shared during 2-day event that offers overview of science and application.
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Inpatient Rehab Overview
Inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs) are a critical venue in the postacute continuum of care. An IRF provides specialized services to patients with functional deficits. Medicare pays IRFs at a higher rate than other health care provi
Read MoreFear about expanded DOJ probe weighs on orthopedists
Rumors of indictments against doctors have surgeons laying low at annual conference while parties sponsored by device makers fall quiet.
Read MoreNearly 6 million falls annually reported among older adults in the US
Gait and balance problems, muscle weakness, home hazards among modifiable risk factors, report finds.
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A Good Companion
“Recollect that the Almighty, who gave the dog to be companion of our pleasures and our toils, hath invested him with a nature noble and incapable of deceit.” —SIR WALTER SCOTT (1771-1832), SCOTTISH NOVELIST AND POET Loyal friends
Read MoreAviva takes next step in accreditation
Move indicates commitment to improve service quality through independent review: CARF chief.
Read MoreTest shows possibility to see what others do
Test demonstrates possibility of brain imaging technology to reconstruct what someone else sees.
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