New Glaucoma Procedure Performed in Malta
On the 15th June, a new glaucoma procedure was performed for the first time in Malta, as part of a surgeon training session organised by Allergan. The new XEN implant forms part of Allergan’s Eyecare portfolio distributed by Vivian Corporation.
World Preeclampsia Day – May 22, 2017
NICE recommends Roche Diagnostic’s blood test to help rule-out pre-eclampsia in women between their 20th and 35th week of pregnancy. This blood test is more specifically known as the Elecsys immunoassay sFIt-1/PIGF ratio (Roche Diagnostics).
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Earn a UK Post-Graduate Degree in Family Medicine Online You can study online for a British Postgraduate Diploma or Masters in Family Medicine that also prepares you to become an International Member of the UK Royal…
Physician, interrupted: Docs disrupted by mobile devices
A new study from researchers in Norway has found strong evidence that interruptions from mobile devices are a problem for doctors in hospitals, and that a solution to reduce such interruptions is desperately needed. “A common denominator of modern hospitals is a variety of communication…
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The Importance of a Recall System for Medical Practices
The desirability of having a patient reminder / recall system in one’s practice is well documented. A system of patient reminders/ recalls improves quality of care, clinical outcomes, helps decrease mortality and morbidity by offering the opportunity to better control chronic medical conditions.
Text Messaging to Communicate With Public Health Audience
Text messaging is a powerful communication tool for public health purposes, particularly because of the potential to customize messages to meet individuals’ needs. However, using text messaging to send personal health information requires analysis of laws addressing the protection of electronic health information. Text messaging…
SMS program affects smoking cessation rates at 4 weeks post quit
Stop My Smoking (SMS) USA, a text messaging–based smoking cessation program, was developed and pilot tested.Data suggest, that the SMS USA program affects smoking cessation rates at 4 weeks post quit. http://ntr.oxfordjournals.org/content/early/2013/01/19/ntr.nts339.abstract