Archive for May, 2007

Senate bill tackles drug safety, reauthorizes user fee act

Measure also provides the Food and Drug Administration with the clout to require postmarketing studies and label changes.

Chronic diseases poised for national attention

Lives could be saved and health care costs trimmed if disease prevention becomes a focus, according to a new coalition.

Studies: Minor complaints not driving ED overcrowding, costs

But a tool used to assess this finding may not be accurate for this purpose, and other system factors could be more important.

Slowing a diabetic’s decline (American College of Physicians annual meeting)

With more diabetes patients living longer, a greater number need more intensive glucose-controlling regimens and help with managing complications.

Use of HIV testing in ED hits snags

Studies find that patients are amenable but that medical staffs often don't have time to carry it out, and links to care can be awkward.