November 2006
Monthly Archive
Tue 28 Nov 2006
The decision was made as delegates placed a soda tax proposal on hold.
Tue 28 Nov 2006
Guidelines on colon cancer screening pegged for update
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Researchers suggest refinements to reflect gender differences on neoplasia findings, as well as new technologies.
Tue 28 Nov 2006
Bioidentical hormone compounds need greater scrutiny, AMA says
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The Association's new policy requests that the FDA require patient information in packaging of these treatments.
Tue 28 Nov 2006
With vaccine plentiful, doctors urged to push flu shots
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Administering influenza shots during the holiday season and beyond is critical to making use of this year's record-breaking supply.
Tue 28 Nov 2006
Making adherence stick: It’s not easy to get patients to follow directions
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Patients' failure to follow physician recommendations is a well-documented link to poorer outcomes and higher health care costs, but strategies to address the problem remain elusive.