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Conveniently Located Medical Facility Includes Primary Care and Specialty Physicians, Urgent Care, Laboratory and X-Ray Capabilities LONG BEACH, Calif., Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- MemorialCare Medical Group, an affiliate of MemorialCare Health System in Southern California, opened a new conveniently located medical building that represents the future of health care delivery. The new facility includes primary care and select specialty care physician practices, an urgent...
Videos offer physician point-of-view, demonstrate value of health IT investments for community GRAND JUNCTION, Colo., Jan. 10, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Colorado Beacon Consortium's 2012 annual report, released today, tells the story of how a dedicated group of health care innovators is fostering better health by meaningfully using health information technology (health IT) to transform health care delivery. Videos included in the annual report reinforce this message. This...
SUNRISE, Fla., Jan. 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- MDLIVE, a leader in the telemedicine industry has expanded its network of telemedicine physicians by creating a strategic partnership with Traverse City, MI based ECI Healthcare Partners Telehealth. The ECI Healthcare Partnership will give MDLIVE access to ECI HP's 2,300 Board Certified physicians, specializing in emergency medicine, internal medicine, and pediatrics. The exclusive partnership creates the largest virtual physician network...
Sustained EHR technical assistance is vital to boost quality of care by small physician practices The relationship between a physician practice's adoption of electronic health records (EHR) and quality improvements in patient care remains unclear. However, a new study published in the January issue of Health Affairs by Weill Cornell Medical College and the Primary Care Information Project (PCIP) of the New York City Health Department shows evidence that EHR implementation can improve...
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Cymetrix, a national leader in providing healthcare organizations and hospital-affiliated physician practices with comprehensive revenue cycle management solutions and consulting services, today announced it has been recognized in the annual Best in KLAS Awards as the top extended business office services provider for its proven ability to help improve financial and operational performance of hospitals and other healthcare providers....
St. Louis-based physician-member association names approved medical professional liability insurance provider. St. Louis, MO (PRWEB) January 07, 2013 As the largest regional physician association in Missouri, the St. Louis Metropolitan Medical Society (SLMMS) promotes the greater-good of their nearly 2000 physician network. They serve as a resource to physicians as well as outside organizations and associations. SLMMS has named Missouri-based Keystone Mutual as an approved provider for...
The Wall Street Journal recently reported that doctors who once championed the use of opioid-based prescriptions are reconsidering their evangelism of drugs like OxyContin, Percocet and Vicodin. Physician’s Technology, LLC is on a mission to remove one billion of these addictive and deadly pills from the streets. Monroe, MI (PRWEB) January 03, 2013 In light of recent reporting by the Wall Street Journal, Physician’s Technology, LLC is renewing its pledge to remove one billion harmful...
Physicians Employment welcomes software developer Bob Zarrabi to streamline search for users and improve overall site usability. Fairfield, IA (PRWEB) January 03, 2013 Physicians Employment, one of the largest online job boards for physicians, recently hired software developer Bob Zarrabi to streamline search for users and improve overall site usability. Bob's presence on the Phys Emp Team will help launch a special effort to help emergency physicians, psychiatrists, and ENTs...
VERNON HILLS, Ill., Jan. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Pushing the limits of gynecologic endoscopy, Richard Wolf Medical Instruments Corp. introduces the 3.8 mm Compact Hysteroscope, an exceptionally happy marriage of patient comfort and physician versatility. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120426/CG95191LOGO) "We are excited about the launch of this product because it is truly unique," said Monica Sanders, Corporate Director of Marketing for Richard Wolf. "It has a...
Connie K. Ho for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online Wondering how your doctor rates? That’s the question many individuals are pondering prior to seeing their physician. They’ll scour general review websites, such as Yelp, as well as more health-related websites, such as Vitals.com. However, reviews may not be all that accurate. A study from Loyola University Medical Center recently discovered that physician review websites like Healthgrades.com often depend on only a few...
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Sigmoidoscopy is a medical procedure in which the physician is able to visualize the inside walls of the large intestine with a scope placed in the rectum. Only the distal part of the colon, or the sigmoid, is examined as opposed to the entire bowel in a colonoscopy. Reasons for procedure The use of this procedure is mainly for early detection of colorectal cancer, vascular abnormalities or polyps. Studies have shown that this procedure has aided in early detection of colorectal cancer...
The esophagogastroduodenoscopy is a medical diagnostic procedure used in internal medicine to view the upper part of the gastrointestinal tract. This non-invasive procedure is used for many complaints and requires little to no time for recovery from the procedure. Reasons for the Procedure Patients present to their physician with physical complaints. For example, a patient may come into the office and say they have been feeling tired and forgetful. Through many tests and evaluations,...
Percussion is a technique used during a clinical examination to elicit sounds while tapping on the body surface. These sounds can give clues to physicians as to the state of the underlying structures. Percussion can be utilized during well checks or during development of the physician’s differential diagnosis. Percussion was introduced to distinguish between empty and filled barrels of liquor until Dr. Leopold Auenbrugger introduced the technique to medicine. How the Method is Performed...
Palpation is a technique used by a physician or medical provider during a physical examination. By placing hands on a patient, data can be gathered that is otherwise unknown by visualization only. What Information it Provides Information such as the temperature of the skin, the moistness or dryness of the skin, the shape of a structure, the location of pain, the radiation of the pain, the quality of function, strength of a structure, amount of swelling, sensation, circulation and so...
Medical inspection is a head to toe exam completed by a physician. This inspection can either be for a well-check or for diagnosis. During this exam several techniques, tools and outside resources may be utilized in order to complete. A systematic approach will give the physician more uniform results that will be more useful for diagnosis and monitoring patient health. Common practice of this inspection will also build a better patient knowledge and relationship. Technique Providers have...
