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Most inactive physicians retain licenses, return to practice without competency review

One in eight physicians have been inactive in the state where they are licensed for at least a year, and most states do not require them to undergo competency tests or retraining when they return to actively practicing medicine.

Medicine & Health / Other

created Jan 27, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0




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Research identifies marketing mix strategy for pharmaceutical firms

Research in Marketing Science by Professor Kamel Jedidi, John A. Howard Professor of Business, Marketing, Columbia Business School; Professor Oded Netzer, Philip H. Geier Jr. Associate Professor, Marketing, Columbia Business ...

Other Sciences / Economics & Business

created Aug 30, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Obesity: Conclusive results for the Montreal Heart Institute's Kilo-Actif program

A program which combines interval training and healthy eating practices seems to be perfectly indicated for those suffering from obesity, according to the results of a new study from the Montreal Hearth Institute's centre ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Apr 28, 2011 | popularity 2 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Interventional radiologists take lead on reducing disability from dangerous blood clots

Deep vein thrombosis, or DVT: it's more than just a one-time complication from taking a long plane ride. The Society of Interventional Radiology wants individuals to know the risk factors for this very serious condition, ...

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Mar 28, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Nursing, engineering professors developing device to get seniors moving

For those of us living the frenetic modern lifestyle, sitting in one place for a long period might seem like a vacation. But for those who are retired, it can lead to health complications.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Mar 07, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Researchers identify molecular predictor of metastatic prostate cancer

Prostate tumors that carry a "signature" of four molecular markers have the potential to become dangerously metastatic if not treated aggressively, researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute report in a study published online ...

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created Feb 02, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Depression may be both consequence of and risk factor for diabetes

Diabetes appears to be associated with the risk of depression and vice versa, suggesting the relationship between the two works in both directions, according to a report in the November 22 issue of Archives of Internal Me ...

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created Nov 22, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Diet/exercise intervention for patients at risk for heart disease improves quality of life

A lifestyle intervention incorporating exercise training and diet counseling in primary health care settings appears to improve quality of life among adults at moderate to high risk for heart disease and appears cost-effective ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Sep 13, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Expensive immunotherapy shows no advantage over placebo for recurrent miscarriage patients

(PhysOrg.com) -- The University of Chicago Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Program (RPL) recently completed a comprehensive study examining the use of immunotherapy to help couples that had experienced recurrent miscarriages for ...

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created Aug 25, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Lung cancer survivors experience long-term effects of breathlessness

With the growing number of long-term lung cancer survivors, research is needed to identify and address cancer survivorship issues. One of the most common and debilitating symptoms among lung cancer patients is dyspnea, or ...

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created Aug 02, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

New cancer guidelines: Exercise during and after treatment is now encouraged

Cancer patients who've been told to rest and avoid exercise can - and should - find ways to be physically active both during and after treatment, according to new national guidelines. Kathryn Schmitz, PhD, MPH, an associate ...

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created Jun 01, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0


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