MDNG Web Exclusives

High Drug Costs a Factor in Cancer Care

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 11:44:33 CDT


		The cost of cancer care is rising at the rate of approximately 15% annually, according to the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
		Wed, 03 Sep 2008 11:44:33 CDT

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 14:13:17 CDT


		Chronic conditions are leading causes of illness, disability, and death among Medicare beneficiaries and account for a disproportionate share of healthcare expenditures.
		Fri, 29 Aug 2008 14:13:17 CDT

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:58:33 CDT


		Although boys are known to have a higher prevalence of asthma in their youth than girls are, it turns out that they are also more likely to grow out of it in adolescence.
		Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:58:33 CDT

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:44:16 CDT


		The American Academy of Neurology recently announced its intent to continue talking to members of Congress about the STOP Stroke Act.
		Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:44:16 CDT

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 10:34:59 CDT


		Early identification of patients at risk for myocardial infarction is critical to its prevention, and is possible using patient-reportable information.
		Wed, 27 Aug 2008 10:34:59 CDT

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 10:53:13 CDT


		It�s no secret to most physicians that stimulants cause a feeling of euphoria and loss of appetite. The problem extends well beyond Hollywood and Adderall.
		Tue, 26 Aug 2008 10:53:13 CDT

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:38:36 CDT


		Manhattan Research, a healthcare market research company, released a survey on Monday announcing the top 10 pharmaceutical product sites visited by physicians.
		Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:38:36 CDT

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:49:11 CDT


		An article published by the New England Journal of Medicine questions the length of time that should elapse between cardiocirculatory death and organ retrieval.
		Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:49:11 CDT

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 11:58:35 CDT


		The Olympics� prestige always results in many people, and if Chicago got its wish, they would need more than 500,000 spectators requiring medical personnel.
		Mon, 25 Aug 2008 11:58:35 CDT

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 11:16:25 CDT


		Following the news about actress Christina Applegate�s recent breast cancer diagnosis, many were shocked at her decision to undergo a double mastectomy.
		Mon, 25 Aug 2008 11:16:25 CDT