Home is where the hemo is

Article Abstract:

Nephrologists, equipment manufacturers and health care managers are studying the possibilities of daily home treatments for patients who need hemodialysis. In 1973, home treatment was used by 40% of dialysis patients, but since then factors including government reimbursement policies and the use of complex, expensive equipment demanded the services of trained professionals in dedicated centers. Several countries have much lower mortality rates for dialysis patients than the US, perhaps because of efforts to save money by using cheaper labor and less time.

Administration of Public Health Programs, Health Programs, Kidney dialysis centers, Dialysis Clinics, Home Dialysis Therapy, Health aspects, Care and treatment, Public health, Managed care plans (Medical care), Kidney diseases, Dialysis (Chemical process), Hemodialysis, Home care, Dialysis facilities

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Clinton offers doctors a 'new bargain' for reform

Article Abstract:

Hillary Rodham Clinton's address to the 1993 American Medical Assn Annual Conference indicates that the Clinton administration may be seeking conciliation with physicians. The speech avoided controversial issues, such as profiteering, and concentrated on freedom of choice, regulatory relief and insurance reform. No details were provided, and some physicians saw the speech as lacking in sincerity, particularly in its criticism of managed care.

Political aspects, Clinton, Hillary Rodham, Health care reform, Speeches, lectures and essays

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Uncovering GERD: mimicking heart attacks, little-known disease has big impact on emergency care, drugs

Article Abstract:

Physicians, the public and emergency room workers must become better educated about gastroesophageal reflux disease, a problem with symptoms similar to a heart attack. About 40 million Americans are hit by the disease each year, yet expensive tests and physician time is wasted through misdiagnosis. The disease is also changing the market for pharmaceuticals such as prokinetics, H2 blockers and proton pump inhibitors.

Usage, Diagnosis, Gastroesophageal reflux, Antiulcer agents, Heartburn, Antiulcer drugs

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