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Survey suggests that many physicians still have relationships with industry 
Relationships with drug manufacturers, device companies and other medical companies appear to be have decreased since 2004 but remain common among physicians, according to a report in the November 8 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.
Relationships with drug manufacturers, device companies and other medical companies appear to be have decreased since 2004 but remain common among physicians, according to a report in the November 8 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.
Healthcare
Source: JAMA and Archives Journals
Posted on: Tuesday, Nov 09, 2010, 12:38pm
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Source: JAMA and Archives Journals
Posted on: Tuesday, Nov 09, 2010, 12:38pm
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Looking older than your age may not be a sign of poor health: Study
Even though most adults want to avoid looking older than their actual age, research led by St. Michael's Hospital shows that looking older does not necessarily point to poor health. The study found that a person needed to look at least 10 years older than their actual age before assumptions about their health could be made.
Even though most adults want to avoid looking older than their actual age, research led by St. Michael's Hospital shows that looking older does not necessarily point to poor health. The study found that a person needed to look at least 10 years older than their actual age before assumptions about their health could be made.
Healthcare
Source: St. Michael's Hospital
Posted on: Friday, Nov 05, 2010, 1:55pm
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Source: St. Michael's Hospital
Posted on: Friday, Nov 05, 2010, 1:55pm
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Repeal The Health Care Law? Not So Easy
Republicans regained control of the House on Tuesday in part with a pledge to "repeal and replace" the new health law. But as large as the new GOP majority will be come January, it's still not large enough to override a presidential veto. In addition, the Senate will still be controlled by the Democrats, who are unlikely to go along with the repeal effort.
Republicans regained control of the House on Tuesday in part with a pledge to "repeal and replace" the new health law. But as large as the new GOP majority will be come January, it's still not large enough to override a presidential veto. In addition, the Senate will still be controlled by the Democrats, who are unlikely to go along with the repeal effort.
Associations between drug company information and physicians' prescribing behavior
Information provided to physicians from the US and around the world directly by pharmaceutical companies can be associated with higher prescribing frequency, higher costs, and lower prescribing quality.
Information provided to physicians from the US and around the world directly by pharmaceutical companies can be associated with higher prescribing frequency, higher costs, and lower prescribing quality.
Healthcare
Source: Public Library of Science
Posted on: Wednesday, Oct 20, 2010, 9:17am
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Source: Public Library of Science
Posted on: Wednesday, Oct 20, 2010, 9:17am
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Researchers find children's health insurance coverage varies widely
Children's health insurance coverage still varies significantly at both the state and national levels, according to researchers at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health (SPH). In particular, researchers found gaps in coverage that vary across states by age, race/ethnicity and income.
Children's health insurance coverage still varies significantly at both the state and national levels, according to researchers at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health (SPH). In particular, researchers found gaps in coverage that vary across states by age, race/ethnicity and income.
Healthcare
Source: University of Minnesota
Posted on: Tuesday, Oct 12, 2010, 5:40pm
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Source: University of Minnesota
Posted on: Tuesday, Oct 12, 2010, 5:40pm
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Personal genetic profiling services lack evidence for claims
Direct-to-consumer personal genetic profiling services that claim to predict people's health risks by analysing their DNA are often inconclusive and companies that sell them should provide better information about the evidence on which the results are based, says the UK Nuffield Council on Bioethics, in a new report on the ethics of so-called personalised healthcare services.
Direct-to-consumer personal genetic profiling services that claim to predict people's health risks by analysing their DNA are often inconclusive and companies that sell them should provide better information about the evidence on which the results are based, says the UK Nuffield Council on Bioethics, in a new report on the ethics of so-called personalised healthcare services.
Genetics
Source: Nuffield Council on Bioethics
Posted on: Tuesday, Oct 12, 2010, 5:39pm
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Source: Nuffield Council on Bioethics
Posted on: Tuesday, Oct 12, 2010, 5:39pm
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No sponge left behind
Using the same technology found in clothing tags used in retail store tracking systems, a study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill shows that surgical sponges with implanted radio frequency (RF) tags may be an effective adjunct to manual counting and X-ray detection in preventing sponges from being left behind in patients following a surgical procedure.
Using the same technology found in clothing tags used in retail store tracking systems, a study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill shows that surgical sponges with implanted radio frequency (RF) tags may be an effective adjunct to manual counting and X-ray detection in preventing sponges from being left behind in patients following a surgical procedure.
Healthcare
Source: University of North Carolina School of Medicine
Posted on: Thursday, Sep 30, 2010, 2:12pm
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Source: University of North Carolina School of Medicine
Posted on: Thursday, Sep 30, 2010, 2:12pm
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New investigational compound targets pancreatic cancer cells
A new investigational drug designed to penetrate and attack pancreatic cancer cells has been administered to a patient for the first time ever at the Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center at Scottsdale Healthcare.
A new investigational drug designed to penetrate and attack pancreatic cancer cells has been administered to a patient for the first time ever at the Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center at Scottsdale Healthcare.
Cancer
Source: Scottsdale Healthcare
Posted on: Wednesday, Sep 15, 2010, 7:32pm
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Source: Scottsdale Healthcare
Posted on: Wednesday, Sep 15, 2010, 7:32pm
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Present imperfect: Doctors in training work even when ill
A new study demonstrates that young doctors often fail to heed the Biblical injunction, "physician, heal thyself." In a research letter researchers report that three out of five residents surveyed came to work in the previous year while sick, possibly exposing their patients and colleagues to suboptimal performance and, in many cases, communicable disease.
A new study demonstrates that young doctors often fail to heed the Biblical injunction, "physician, heal thyself." In a research letter researchers report that three out of five residents surveyed came to work in the previous year while sick, possibly exposing their patients and colleagues to suboptimal performance and, in many cases, communicable disease.
Healthcare
Source: University of Chicago Medical Center
Posted on: Wednesday, Sep 15, 2010, 8:07am
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Source: University of Chicago Medical Center
Posted on: Wednesday, Sep 15, 2010, 8:07am
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Promising techniques for extending the life of an organ transplant
Experts from the Medical Research Council (MRC) Centre for Transplantation at King's College London, based at Guy's Hospital, have revealed exciting new scientific developments for people with an organ transplant, intended to help prevent rejection of the new organ and extend its life.
Experts from the Medical Research Council (MRC) Centre for Transplantation at King's College London, based at Guy's Hospital, have revealed exciting new scientific developments for people with an organ transplant, intended to help prevent rejection of the new organ and extend its life.
Healthcare
Source: King's College London
Posted on: Wednesday, Sep 15, 2010, 8:06am
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Source: King's College London
Posted on: Wednesday, Sep 15, 2010, 8:06am
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Information patients use to pick physicians not always good predictor of quality
When looking for a new physician, patients are often encouraged to select those who are board certified or who have not made payments on malpractice claims. Yet these characteristics are not always a good predictor of which physicians will provide the highest quality medical care
When looking for a new physician, patients are often encouraged to select those who are board certified or who have not made payments on malpractice claims. Yet these characteristics are not always a good predictor of which physicians will provide the highest quality medical care
Healthcare
Source: RAND Corporation
Posted on: Tuesday, Sep 14, 2010, 11:30am
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Source: RAND Corporation
Posted on: Tuesday, Sep 14, 2010, 11:30am
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Bacterial charity work thwarts medical treatments
Drug resistant bacteria are a problem in many environments, especially healthcare institutions. While the ways in which these cells become resistant are understood at the cellular level, until now, the bacteria's survival strategies at the population level remained unclear.
Drug resistant bacteria are a problem in many environments, especially healthcare institutions. While the ways in which these cells become resistant are understood at the cellular level, until now, the bacteria's survival strategies at the population level remained unclear.
Microbiology
Source: National Science Foundation
Posted on: Wednesday, Sep 01, 2010, 5:03pm
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Source: National Science Foundation
Posted on: Wednesday, Sep 01, 2010, 5:03pm
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Buying common medicines can push poor people further into poverty
A substantial proportion (up to 86%) of the population living in low and middle income countries would be pushed into poverty as a result of purchasing common life-saving medicines.
A substantial proportion (up to 86%) of the population living in low and middle income countries would be pushed into poverty as a result of purchasing common life-saving medicines.
Healthcare
Source: Public Library of Science
Posted on: Wednesday, Sep 01, 2010, 1:02am
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Source: Public Library of Science
Posted on: Wednesday, Sep 01, 2010, 1:02am
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Core values unite Americans, despite divisions
Americans are united when it comes to many core values, according to a University of Michigan survey. But the nation is deeply divided about certain issues, including gay marriage, immigration, and universal healthcare.
Americans are united when it comes to many core values, according to a University of Michigan survey. But the nation is deeply divided about certain issues, including gay marriage, immigration, and universal healthcare.
Sociology
Source: University of Michigan
Posted on: Friday, Aug 27, 2010, 6:22am
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Source: University of Michigan
Posted on: Friday, Aug 27, 2010, 6:22am
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Doctors' religious beliefs strongly influence end-of-life decisions
Atheist or agnostic doctors are almost twice as willing to take decisions that they think will hasten the end of a very sick patient's life as doctors who are deeply religious, suggests research published online in the Journal of Medical Ethics.
Atheist or agnostic doctors are almost twice as willing to take decisions that they think will hasten the end of a very sick patient's life as doctors who are deeply religious, suggests research published online in the Journal of Medical Ethics.
Healthcare
Source: BMJ-British Medical Journal
Posted on: Thursday, Aug 26, 2010, 10:27am
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Source: BMJ-British Medical Journal
Posted on: Thursday, Aug 26, 2010, 10:27am
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Efforts to encourage disclosure of medical errors decreased claims
The University of Michigan's program of full disclosure and compensation for medical errors resulted in a decrease in new claims for compensation (including lawsuits), time to claim resolution and lower liability costs, according to a study published Aug. 17 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
The University of Michigan's program of full disclosure and compensation for medical errors resulted in a decrease in new claims for compensation (including lawsuits), time to claim resolution and lower liability costs, according to a study published Aug. 17 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
Healthcare
Source: University of Michigan Health System
Posted on: Tuesday, Aug 17, 2010, 10:04am
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Source: University of Michigan Health System
Posted on: Tuesday, Aug 17, 2010, 10:04am
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Doctors Educated Outside U.S. Outperform Home-Grown Physicians
U.S. patients of doctors who went to medical school outside the country and weren’t American citizens had a 9 percent lower death rate on average than those whose doctors trained at home, a study showed.
U.S. patients of doctors who went to medical school outside the country and weren’t American citizens had a 9 percent lower death rate on average than those whose doctors trained at home, a study showed.
Healthcare
Source: Bloomberg News
Posted on: Wednesday, Aug 04, 2010, 6:33pm
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Source: Bloomberg News
Posted on: Wednesday, Aug 04, 2010, 6:33pm
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Big Pharma Won't Wait in Rush for Biotech's Drugs
Rising pressure to find new products is prompting big pharmaceutical companies to license or acquire biotechnology companies' experimental medicines when they've barely been tested in human trials.
Rising pressure to find new products is prompting big pharmaceutical companies to license or acquire biotechnology companies' experimental medicines when they've barely been tested in human trials.
Healthcare
Source: Wall Street Journal
Posted on: Wednesday, Aug 04, 2010, 6:33pm
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Source: Wall Street Journal
Posted on: Wednesday, Aug 04, 2010, 6:33pm
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Drug trials funded by industry are more likely to publish favorable results
When published results are systematically tracked for drug trials registered with ClinicalTrials.gov, those from industry-funded trials are the likeliest to be favorable to the drug in question
When published results are systematically tracked for drug trials registered with ClinicalTrials.gov, those from industry-funded trials are the likeliest to be favorable to the drug in question
Healthcare
Source: Children's Hospital Boston
Posted on: Tuesday, Aug 03, 2010, 12:08pm
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Source: Children's Hospital Boston
Posted on: Tuesday, Aug 03, 2010, 12:08pm
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Mental health experts ask: Will anyone be normal?
An updated edition of a mental health bible for doctors may include diagnoses for "disorders" such as toddler tantrums and binge eating, experts say, and could mean that soon no-one will be classed as normal.
An updated edition of a mental health bible for doctors may include diagnoses for "disorders" such as toddler tantrums and binge eating, experts say, and could mean that soon no-one will be classed as normal.
Healthcare
Source: Reuters
Posted on: Thursday, Jul 29, 2010, 8:57am
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Source: Reuters
Posted on: Thursday, Jul 29, 2010, 8:57am
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Weight issues move up need for walkers, canes, other devices
Obese older adults are more likely to use walkers, canes and other mobility devices at a younger age, and may run the risk of using them incorrectly, according to new research from Purdue University.
Obese older adults are more likely to use walkers, canes and other mobility devices at a younger age, and may run the risk of using them incorrectly, according to new research from Purdue University.
Healthcare
Source: Purdue University
Posted on: Wednesday, Jul 28, 2010, 3:25pm
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Source: Purdue University
Posted on: Wednesday, Jul 28, 2010, 3:25pm
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Doctors don't 'get' their patients
US physicians are often poor judges of their patients' health beliefs, according to a new study by Dr. Richard Street from Texas A&M University and Paul Haidet from The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, USA. However, physicians' understanding is better the more patients are involved by asking questions, expressing concerns, and stating their beliefs and preferences for care.
US physicians are often poor judges of their patients' health beliefs, according to a new study by Dr. Richard Street from Texas A&M University and Paul Haidet from The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, USA. However, physicians' understanding is better the more patients are involved by asking questions, expressing concerns, and stating their beliefs and preferences for care.
Healthcare
Source: Springer
Posted on: Monday, Jul 26, 2010, 10:45am
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Source: Springer
Posted on: Monday, Jul 26, 2010, 10:45am
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Students design early labor detector to prevent premature births
The birth of a baby is usually a joyous event, but when a child is born too early, worrisome complications can occur, including serious health problems for the baby and steep medical bills for the family. To address this, Johns Hopkins graduate students and their faculty adviser have invented a new system to pick up very early signs that a woman is going into labor too soon.
The birth of a baby is usually a joyous event, but when a child is born too early, worrisome complications can occur, including serious health problems for the baby and steep medical bills for the family. To address this, Johns Hopkins graduate students and their faculty adviser have invented a new system to pick up very early signs that a woman is going into labor too soon.
Healthcare
Source: Johns Hopkins University
Posted on: Wednesday, Jul 21, 2010, 12:42pm
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Source: Johns Hopkins University
Posted on: Wednesday, Jul 21, 2010, 12:42pm
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Image-processing algorithm reduces CT radiation dose by as much as 95 percent
Perfusion CT scanning, an emerging imaging technology, got a bad rap last year when a machine set to incorrect radiation levels overdosed hundreds of people in Los Angeles. In the wake of this incident, researchers at the Mayo Clinic, excited by the technology's promise for diagnosing stroke, cancer, and possibly heart disease, have developed a way to reduce th
Perfusion CT scanning, an emerging imaging technology, got a bad rap last year when a machine set to incorrect radiation levels overdosed hundreds of people in Los Angeles. In the wake of this incident, researchers at the Mayo Clinic, excited by the technology's promise for diagnosing stroke, cancer, and possibly heart disease, have developed a way to reduce th
Healthcare
Source: American Institute of Physics
Posted on: Tuesday, Jul 20, 2010, 2:53pm
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Source: American Institute of Physics
Posted on: Tuesday, Jul 20, 2010, 2:53pm
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Transparency through open notes
Technology has placed vast amounts of medical information literally a mouse click away. Yet what often may be central – a doctor's notes about a patient visit – has traditionally not been part of the discussion. In effect, such records have long been out of bounds.
Technology has placed vast amounts of medical information literally a mouse click away. Yet what often may be central – a doctor's notes about a patient visit – has traditionally not been part of the discussion. In effect, such records have long been out of bounds.
Healthcare
Source: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Posted on: Tuesday, Jul 20, 2010, 1:08pm
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Source: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Posted on: Tuesday, Jul 20, 2010, 1:08pm
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Physicians perform poorly when patients need special care
Patients often receive inappropriate care when their doctors fail to take into account their individual circumstances, according to a new study by the University of Illinois at Chicago and the VA Center for Management of Complex Chronic Care.
Patients often receive inappropriate care when their doctors fail to take into account their individual circumstances, according to a new study by the University of Illinois at Chicago and the VA Center for Management of Complex Chronic Care.
Healthcare
Source: University of Illinois at Chicago
Posted on: Tuesday, Jul 20, 2010, 9:23am
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Source: University of Illinois at Chicago
Posted on: Tuesday, Jul 20, 2010, 9:23am
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Many physicians do not report incompetent, impaired colleagues
More than one-third of U.S. physicians responding to a survey did not agree that physicians should always report colleagues who are incompetent or impaired by conditions such as substance abuse or mental health disorders.
More than one-third of U.S. physicians responding to a survey did not agree that physicians should always report colleagues who are incompetent or impaired by conditions such as substance abuse or mental health disorders.
Healthcare
Source: Massachusetts General Hospital
Posted on: Wednesday, Jul 14, 2010, 8:25am
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Source: Massachusetts General Hospital
Posted on: Wednesday, Jul 14, 2010, 8:25am
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Consulting 'Dr. Google'
The quality of online information about the most common sports medicine diagnoses varies widely, according to a study published in the July 2010 issue of the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS). Therefore, patients who use the Internet to help make medical decisions need to know that the web may not be giving the whole picture.
The quality of online information about the most common sports medicine diagnoses varies widely, according to a study published in the July 2010 issue of the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS). Therefore, patients who use the Internet to help make medical decisions need to know that the web may not be giving the whole picture.
Healthcare
Source: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Posted on: Friday, Jul 02, 2010, 12:51pm
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Source: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Posted on: Friday, Jul 02, 2010, 12:51pm
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US ranks last among 7 countries on health system performance
Despite having the most expensive health care system, the United States ranks last overall compared to six other industrialized countries—Australia, Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom—on measures of health system performance in five areas: quality, efficiency, access to care, equity and the ability to lead long, healthy, productive lives
Despite having the most expensive health care system, the United States ranks last overall compared to six other industrialized countries—Australia, Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom—on measures of health system performance in five areas: quality, efficiency, access to care, equity and the ability to lead long, healthy, productive lives
Healthcare
Source: Commonwealth Fund
Posted on: Wednesday, Jun 23, 2010, 9:17am
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Source: Commonwealth Fund
Posted on: Wednesday, Jun 23, 2010, 9:17am
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Electronic health records could give rise to more liability risk
Electronic health record systems likely will soon become a fixture in medical settings. Advocates claim they will reduce health care costs and improve medical outcomes, which could be critical since the new health care reform law increases access for millions of Americans.
Electronic health record systems likely will soon become a fixture in medical settings. Advocates claim they will reduce health care costs and improve medical outcomes, which could be critical since the new health care reform law increases access for millions of Americans.
Healthcare
Source: Case Western Reserve University
Posted on: Tuesday, Jun 22, 2010, 8:08am
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Source: Case Western Reserve University
Posted on: Tuesday, Jun 22, 2010, 8:08am
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