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Nanotechnology Meeting its Potential

Nov 01, 2015 at 12:08 am by Staff

RALEIGH, NC—A North Carolina State University (NCSU) engineer has spearheaded groundbreaking research considered a milestone achievement in fighting post-surgical infections.R.... Read More
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Sanofi US Recalls All Auvi-Q®

Oct 29, 2015 at 12:00 am by Staff

Sanofi US is voluntarily recalling all Auvi-Q® (epinephrine injection, USP). The recall involves all Auvi-Q currently on the market and includes both the 0.15 mg and 0.3 mg st.... Read More
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OpEd: Doctors, Patients Need to Talk About End-of-Life Healthcare

Oct 26, 2015 at 03:30 pm by Staff

Doctors in Tennessee have an opportunity – and an obligation to our patients – to lead the way on efforts that promote higher quality end-of-life healthcare.The end-of-life se.... Read More
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The American Academy of Pediatrics Issues Sweeping Recommendations on Tobacco and E-Cigarettes

Oct 26, 2015 at 03:24 pm by Staff

While adolescent use of tobacco has declined since the 1970s, it remains a persistent public health problem – and e-cigarettes are threatening to addict a new generation to ni.... Read More
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New Guidance Issued for Multivessel PCI, Thrombectomy in Heart Attack Patients

Oct 21, 2015 at 12:18 am by Staff

New guidance on the use of multivessel coronary interventions and thrombectomy in patients with heart attacks due to completely blocked arteries was issued today in a focused.... Read More
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AmSurg Proposes Merger with TeamHealth to Create the Market Leader in Physician Services

Oct 20, 2015 at 07:03 am by Staff

 After AmSurg made their offer public on Tuesday morning, TeamHealth ... equally publicly ... rejected the offer:From the letter sent by TeamHealth to Christopher Holden at Am.... Read More
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Vanderbilt-led Study Finds Flu Vaccine Helps Reduce Hospitalizations Due to Influenza Pneumonia

Oct 13, 2015 at 12:51 am by Staff

More than half of hospitalizations due to influenza pneumonia could be prevented by influenza vaccination, according to a study led by investigators at Vanderbilt University M.... Read More
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TDH Releases HAI Report to Consumers

Oct 13, 2015 at 12:03 am by Staff

The week of Oct. 12, the Tennessee Department of Health released a report on healthcare associated infections and, for the first time, an annual report on healthcare associate.... Read More
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Advanced Device Improves Health and Saves Costs for Patients with Lymphedema

Oct 07, 2015 at 12:55 pm by Staff

Lymphedema patients saw a nearly 80 percent reduction in their cellulitis episodes just by using an advanced pneumatic compression device at home, according to a study in JAMA.... Read More
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Reduced-Nicotine Cigarettes Decreased Dependence and Frequency of Smoking: NEJM Study

Oct 06, 2015 at 02:07 pm by Staff

Reduced-nicotine cigarettes were beneficial in reducing nicotine exposure and dependence, and also the number of cigarettes smoked per day, when compared with standard-nicotin.... Read More