Archive for September, 2009

According to a report in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, a shortage of heart surgeons in the US could cause major problems for Americans who are overweight and aging.  Apparently, the US is currently lacking 3,000 cardiologists.  By 2050, that lack could grow to 16,000.  To keep up with the recent findings, [...]

A recent study from Georgia State University and published in Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience, Vol. 3, p. 1-11, addresses the connection between infants who spent time in the NICU and adults with altered pain sensitivity. To read the press release, click here. To read the article, click here.

A study was recently published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, a journal of the American Association of Cancer Research, that examined chronic periodontitis as a risk factor for developing head and neck cancer.  Read about the study here.

The American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation has published an article in the journal Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation addressing the challenges and opportunities that value-based physician reimbursement may create. The article uses the “emerging ‘official’ definition of value in health care” which can be found here. To read the article, click here. // //

From October 8 to 11, 2009 at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel, Phoenix, AZ, The American Academy of Pain Management will hold its 20th Annual Clinical Meeting entitled Integrative Pain Management for Optimal Patient Care. The meeting was developed in collaboration with the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona and in [...]

The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine recently released an article stating that the placement of Infraclavicular Perineural Catheters is faster, safer and more successful when placed using ultrasound guidance. Click here to read the abstract. var gaJsHost = ((“https:” == document.location.protocol) ? “https://ssl.” : “http://www.”); document.write(unescape(“%3Cscript src=’” + gaJsHost + “google-analytics.com/ga.js’ type=’text/javascript’%3E%3C/script%3E”)); try { [...]

Major payers have issued coding instructions. From the AAFP article: CMS has created a unique health care common procedure coding system, or HCPCS, code — G9141 — specifically to cover administration of the H1N1 vaccine, although private insurers are not required to use the G code. Click here to read the entire article. var gaJsHost [...]

American Pain Society’s The Journal of Pain reports that women who have incontinence problems, respiratory disorders and gastrointestinal problems have increased risk for development of back pain. Read the abstract here. var gaJsHost = ((“https:” == document.location.protocol) ? “https://ssl.” : “http://www.”); document.write(unescape(“%3Cscript src=’” + gaJsHost + “google-analytics.com/ga.js’ type=’text/javascript’%3E%3C/script%3E”)); try { var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-6149898-7″); pageTracker._trackPageview(); [...]

From the article in Dental Economics: The American Academy of Periodontology awarded excellence in the field of periodontology among members at its 95th annual meeting Sept. 12-15, 2009, in Boston, Mass. Awards were presented by Immediate Past President Dr. David Cochran and 2010 President Dr. Samuel Low. “I am proud to honor my colleagues and [...]

In a letter to ASA collegues on September 9, 2009, ASA President Roger A. Moore defends the ASA stance on the Healthcare Reform Bill. Click here to read the full letter. var gaJsHost = ((“https:” == document.location.protocol) ? “https://ssl.” : “http://www.”); document.write(unescape(“%3Cscript src=’” + gaJsHost + “google-analytics.com/ga.js’ type=’text/javascript’%3E%3C/script%3E”)); try { var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-6149898-7″); pageTracker._trackPageview(); [...]