It is estimated that childhood cancer forms less than 1% of all cancers diagnosed every year. According to the American Cancer Society, a lot of progress has been made in treating pediatric cancer. Long-term survival is now expected of most … Continue reading
Read MoreResearchers have found that repeated blows to the heads of athletes may be associated with changes in brain white matter, and may also be linked to reduced cognition even if those impacts do not cause concussion. A study on athletes involved in contact sports vs. athletes participating in noncontact sports over a season revealed a small increase in diffusivity in the white matter. Continue reading
Read MoreThe US healthcare system is undergoing a massive transformation as paper-based medical charts give way to electronic health records (EHR). After nearly 25 years of using paper charts, physicians have widely started accepting the use of Electronic Health Records (EHR). … Continue reading
Read MoreChiropractors should understand the major chiropractic documentation requirements for Medicare as Medicare Part B covers chiropractic care under very limited circumstances such as: the treatment must be medically necessary while formally prescribed by a physician and the care must be provided by a Medicare-certified chiropractor. Coverage is given only to chiropractic treatment that involves the manipulation of the spine in order to correct a subluxation (a bone that is out of position in the spine). Though Medicare Part C Medicare Advantage managed care plan may cover slightly broader chiropractic treatment than Part B, a chiropractic service provided would be reimbursable through Medicare only if the documentation shows clinical necessity for that service. Continue reading
Read MoreMedical transcription involves the creation of accurate transcripts from the recorded notes of physicians. The transcription process is critical to maintain clear records of a patient’s medical history. These reports help the doctor review the patient’s condition as well as prescribe further treatment.
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The Bureau of Prisons (BOP) is planning to replace the basic electronic healthcare records of its inmates with a new electronic health record system. The main purpose behind the initiative is having an advanced system with capabilities such as clinical … Continue reading
Read MoreAntipsychotic medications and mood stabilizing drugs are typically prescribed for patients with psychiatric disorders to ameliorate symptoms, decrease the potential for a relapse and avoid the need for hospitalization. Now, a group of researchers in the UK and Sweden have … Continue reading
Read MoreA recent report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals that infectious diseases (ID) still remain a threat to U.S. public health despite the control measures taken. Several measures were taken by the CDC as a … Continue reading
Read MoreRecent healthcare reforms including the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), has brought in several new effects in the exam room – especially the way in which physicians, patients and allied healthcare professionals interact. … Continue reading
Read MoreAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a psychiatric disorder of the neurodevelopmental type that develops in childhood and often continues into adulthood, making it difficult to get organized, stay focused, make realistic plans and think before acting. As per the … Continue reading
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