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AOA asks Aetna to end ‘potentially illegal actions' on downcoding claims
The American Optometric Association voiced its concern to Aetna regarding “inappropriate decisions” made on claims submitted by some physicians, including optometrists. AOA...
3 hours ago - Healio
Postoperative pain control following minimally invasive correction of pectus excavatum in pediatric patients: A systematic review
Surgery for pectus excavatum is associated with significant postoperative pain. The aim of this study was to summarize the current literature regarding postoperative pain...
4 hours ago - Journal of Pediatric Surgery
FDA approves Twirla contraceptive patch
The FDA recently approved Twirla, a weekly contraceptive patch containing 30 mcg levonorgestrel and 120 mcg ethinyl estradiol, for women of reproductive age with a BMI less...
1 day ago - Healio
Overweight and underweight status are linked to specific gut microbiota and intestinal tricarboxylic acid cycle intermediates
Intestinal short-chain fatty acids have been demonstrated to modulate host energy metabolism and are elevated in overweight and obese individuals. We hypothesized that other...
2 days ago - Clinical Nutrition
Medical oncologist to receive award for cancer drug development
European Society for Medical Oncology will present Lillian L. Siu, MD, FRCPC, with the TAT 2020 Honorary Award. The award recognizes Siu's contributions to the development of...
3 days ago - Healio
Estate planning 101: What every orthopedist should know
Orthopedists should engage in basic estate planning as soon as they begin practice. The three main parts of comprehensive estate planning may overlap. This article discusses...
4 days ago - Healio
Letter to the Editor: Food industry responds to grocery store recall report
Opinion Dear Editor: Will your supermarket warn you about hazardous food? Absolutely. Fortunately for the nation's grocery shoppers, the food industry has honed its expertise...
4 days ago - Food Safety
VIDEO: Neurotech implant shows positive safety profile
SAN FRANCISCO - At the Glaucoma 360: New Horizons Forum, Jeffrey L. Goldberg, MD, PhD, professor and chair of ophthalmology at Byers Eye Institute at Stanford University...
5 days ago - Healio
Implementing an early feeding pathway post gastrostomy insertion reduces inpatient stay
There is no consensus regarding optimal postoperative feeding strategy following gastrostomy insertion in children. The aim of this study was to determine whether implementing...
5 days ago - Journal of Pediatric Surgery
Cancer expert sues employer for force-out over China program
A former top official at a highly regarded cancer center in Florida is suing his former employer, claiming he was unfairly forced out of his job
5 days ago - ABC News
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Study Probes Side Effects of Long-Used Methotrexate
People who took methotrexate had small-to-moderate increases in risks for skin cancer, infections, and gastrointestinal, lung and blood problems, according to the study...
4 Tips to Get Your Brain Moving in the Morning
Some people can hit their alarm, hop out of bed, and run out the door for a brisk jog without a sign of sleepiness in tow. Others seem to need a good half-hour in their robe...
Exposure to Cleaners Tied to Baby's Asthma Risk
Canadian research shows that an infant's exposure to household cleaning products in the first few months of life is tied to heightened odds for asthma by age 3.
Diamond Princess quarantine 'FAILED,' top official says after 13 Americans...
Dr Anthony Fauci, of the National Institutes of Health, says four or five people aboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship became infected every hour despite a quarantine.
China is literally destroying CASH now to fight the coronavirus. new...
In another sign the Chinese government is resorting to desperation methods in order to contain the rapidly spreading Wuhan coronavirus , reports noted Monday that the Communist...
Why are 712 people in Washington State being "monitored" for coronavirus...
The coronavirus propaganda coming out of Washington State is starting to mirror the discredited lies of communist China. According to health “officials” in Washington, only one...
Plant-based diet may help boost bacteria that protects heart health: Study
Researchers explore the role that diet plays in gut bacteria and how it may impact cardiovascular health.
FDA declares it will monitor medical supply shortages due to coronavirus...
As the Wuhan coronavirus continues to spread and kill throughout China, American health officials are becoming increasingly worried that the disease will blossom into a...
U.S. coal shipping hits 35-year low despite administration promise to "make...
All along the campaign trail, then-candidate Donald Trump reassured residents of West Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and other coal states that he would be bringing back this...
Statins 'block an enzyme thought to trigger ovarian cancer'
Women who naturally exhibit lower levels of an enzyme blocked by statins have an estimated 40 per cent lower risk of ovarian cancer, a study by Bristol University found.