Today's date: June 19, 2013
Early detection the key to reducing impact of end-stage renal disease
African-Americans compose less than 13 percent of the U.S. population but 32 percent of all patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), which has led the NMA to begin work on a plan to reduce the impact of ESRD on the African-American population. Read More...
Efforts to end health care disparities span local to global
The correct definition can make all the difference, especially when discussing U.S. health reform. Read More...
U.S. bracing for H1N1 pandemic
The bad news is that a different strain of the H1N1 flu is expected to hit to the United States this fall with a vengeance, but the good news is that researchers expect to have a vaccine of two or more doses ready for public use in October. Read More...
Diagnosis, treatment of pediatric diabetes, hypertension examined
The diagnosis and treatment of two diseases — diabetes and hypertension — that are growing among African-American children were covered in two presentations jointly sponsored by four NMA sections July 29 during the Scientific Assembly. Read More...
PTSD and suicide cases in U.S. military skyrocket
Suicides are increasing at an alarming rate among U.S. soldiers who are serving, or who have served, in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Read More...
Use of technology to help outside doctor’s office
Much of the optimism that health care reform will be successful is based on potential efficiencies gained through the use of new technology. Two areas where technology can be used — e-Health and telemedicine — were the focus of presentations during the Cobb Lectureship and Symposium July 29. Read More...
Psychological, professional challenges of pain management addressed
Dealing with the chronic pain of patients is one of the most challenging tasks facing a physician, and a July 27 Pain Symposium addressed several aspects of this challenge. Two presenters in the session focused on the psychological aspect of chronic pain and physician responsibilities in treatment. Read More...
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