Posts Tagged ‘expert’
Why do physicians order costly CTs? Ultrasound yields better diagnosis, safer, less costly, expert argues
In an eye-opening editorial, a leading expert urges the medical community to use ultrasound instead of computed tomography as the first-line imaging test for better diagnosis capability in the evaluation of acute female pelvic and lower abdominal conditions.
To Avoid Spreading Germs, Expert Recommends Hand Washing
Fears of contracting the H1N1 virus this flu season have people steering clear of strangers with coughs and scolding friends who don’t sneeze into their crooked elbows. With everyone trying to stay germ free, hand sanitizer has become a popular means of protection. But although a quick pump from a Purell dispenser is the most convenient form of hand cleaning, is it the best? Not necessarily, according to Saint Joseph’s University medical microbiology expert Michael McCann, Ph.D.
Swine Flu Return May Cause Rise In MRSA, Warns Influential Expert Group
As NHS hospitals face an even tougher winter than usual managing the rise in demand for beds alongside the second wave of swine flu, an influential group of doctors, scientists and patient representatives has called for the early discharge of appropriate MRSA patients to prevent a rise in MRSA infection rates.
Expert Urges Responsibility, Perspective In Reaction To H1N1 Flu Pandemic
Sickness caused by the new H1N1 influenza virus is no worse than the flu Americans experience nearly every year, and keeping that in perspective is solid guidance for the public and anyone dealing with flu, says a University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) pediatric infectious disease expert who is serving on a national flu working group. Acting responsibly is another important message for those impacted by the virus, says Richard Whitley, M.D.
Medical Expert Comments On Michael Jackson Drugs
Writing for London’s medical education title inCapitalHealth, one of London’s leading experts in the use of anaesthetic drugs Dr Nigel Kellow explains when and how these powerful anaesthetic drugs should be used. His articles are featured on http://www.incapitalhealth.
United States In “Good Shape” For Flu Season, Says MIT Sloan Expert
An MIT Sloan School of Management expert on U.S. vaccine markets is “cautiously hopeful” that public and private sector players are far better prepared for North America’s upcoming flu season than they have been for earlier flu pandemics. “Regulators, vaccine manufacturers, and public health agencies have been working very hard at coordination, both domestically and globally,” said MIT Sloan Professor Ernst R.
Expert Available To Discuss Alternative Cold Remedies, FDA Advice On Zicam
Consumers of over-the-counter homeopathic and “natural” cold remedies should carefully research such treatment options and properly follow dosage instructions, urges a UMDNJ physician who specializes in integrative medicine. “People cannot assume that homeopathic or natural products are safe,” commented Dr. Adam Perlman, executive director of the Institute for Complementary & Alternative Medicine at the UMDNJ-School of Health Related Professions, following a U.S.
Graduate attributes in the disciplines of Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Medicine: a survey of expert opinions
Background:This study was completed as part of a project for the Quality Assurance Agency on the enhancement theme of ‘Research teaching linkages: enhancing graduate attributes’ in the disciplines of Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Medicine. The aims of this investigation were to elucidate a list of desirable research related graduate attributes for the disciplines of Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Medicine and provide evidence as to how they could be covered within such curricula.Methods:Semi structured interviews, symposium breakout sessions and conference workshops were used to define and rank attributes suggested by curricula design experts from the three disciplines. Students graduating from a BSc Medical Science degree program were surveyed to determine how well they felt the curriculum and associated final year project equipped them with the identified attributes.Results:A list of seven high level attributes which were desirable in graduates wishing to pursue either a professional or research career were identified. 105 students reported that a final year project was particularly effective at developing an understanding of the need to have an inquiring mind and critical appraisal skills whilst other components of their degree course covered team working skills, core knowledge and an understanding of ethics and governance.Conclusions:This study identified desirable attributes from graduates from medical, dental and veterinary degree programs and provides evidence to support the case for student projects helping to achieve both clinical and research related graduate attributes in medical undergraduates. The project also provides a focus for debate amongst those involved in curriculum design as to whether the attributes identified are those desirable in their graduates and to examine their current curriculum to determine coverage.
Increased Medicare Charges For The Rich A Slippery Slope, According To Expert
A growing trend toward higher Medicare premiums for the richest Americans could ultimately creep into the retirement income of less-wealthy seniors, a University of Illinois expert on federal health insurance warns. Law professor Richard L. Kaplan says President Obama’s bid to charge well-to-do retirees more for prescription-drug benefits is just the latest in a nearly two-decade shift that has saddled wealthy seniors with a rising share of Medicare premiums.
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