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Northwestern Medicine expert offers tips for a healthy vacation CHICAGO, March 26, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- It's that time of year again -bags are packed and people all across the country are on their way to a week filled with fun in the sun. Spring break is a good time for rest and relaxation, but vacation is also a time when many of us lose track of healthy practices including nutritious eating or common sense safety rules. Northwestern Medicine(®) experts suggest...
Atlanta-based provider of nation’s largest physician performance solution to expand presence to accommodate Nashville-area clients. Atlanta (PRWEB) March 25, 2013 Ingenious Med, Atlanta-based provider of the nation’s largest multispecialty charge capture and physician rounding platform, is expanding into the Nashville market with the opening of its second location at Cummins Station. The company, which is a member of the Nashville Health Care Council, chose historic Cummins Station...
Dr. Pane, who is Certified by the American Board of Surgery, is Extremely Popular with Patients for His Kind and Caring Manner LAUDERHILL, Fla., March 22, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Strax Rejuvenation, the nation's leading plastic surgery center, has just announced its physician of the month. Dr. Thomas Pane, who has been with the facility for over five years and is certified by the American Board of Surgery, was chosen for his expert work and outstanding reviews from patients. Dr....
Creating one of Michigan's largest Multi-Specialty Physician Groups ANN ARBOR, Mich., March 21, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- After months of review, IHA, the area's leading physician group practice, and Michigan Multispecialty Physicians (MMP) PC, the area's leading, private multi-specialty group practice, both of Ann Arbor, Mich., are pleased to announce they have formally signed a Letter of Intent to integrate both organizations. The integration is expected to be effective June...
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine: A Surgeon's Comprehensive Review to benefit primary care physicians and orthopaedic surgeons BIRMINGHAM, Ala., March 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Oakstone, one of the foremost providers of multimedia educational programs for healthcare professionals as well as corporate wellness resources, announces a strategic partnership with American Sports Medicine Institute, the prominent sports medicine research and education foundation founded by Dr. James Andrews, to...
TreatMyUTI.com is offering patients the first online access to physician diagnosis and treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infections. No office visit, examination, or lab testing is required. COLUMBIA, S.C., March 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- TreatMyUTI.com was founded by a group of like-minded physicians who recognize that, in today's evolving world of healthcare, an emphasis will be placed on treatment plans that are safe, efficient, and cost effective. This plan of diagnosis...
LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 19, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- A new mobile app aimed at opening the lines of communication between physician and patient will soon be available for download to both Android and Apple users. The My Rehab Pro app was designed to create a seamless engagement between orthopedic physicians, their patients, and the patient's physical therapist. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130319/CG79970) With the goal of optimizing better health outcomes for...
Designed for working physicians assuming leadership roles; hybrid learning model enables nationwide participation INDIANAPOLIS, March 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- To address the leadership needs of a rapidly changing healthcare system, Indiana University Kelley School of Business in Indianapolis has launched the Business of Medicine MBA to prepare practicing physicians nationwide to assume unprecedented management roles. The specialized two-year program will begin in September 2013,...
Pneumonia is the most common infectious cause of death in developed countries Researchers at Intermountain Medical Center in Salt Lake City have developed and implemented the first real-time electronic screening tool to identify patients with pneumonia to speed up diagnosis and treatment and improve outcomes. Pneumonia is the most common infectious cause of death in developed countries. It kills more than 60,000 Americans each year, and results in nearly 1.1 million hospitalizations....
TransactRx, the nation’s leading Medicare Part D Vaccine Physician Billing Service, today announced it has entered into a co-marketing relationship with Physician’s Alliance of America (PAA) one of the nation’s largest vaccine GPO’s for physicians. Coral Gables, FL (PRWEB) March 18, 2013 TransactRx, the nation’s leading Medicare Part D Vaccine Physician Billing Service, today announced it has entered into a co-marketing relationship with Physician’s Alliance of America (PAA)...
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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...
