The use of positron emission tomography (PET) is not sensitive enough to warrant routine use in post-curative chemoradiation therapy diagnosis of patients with node-positive head and neck cancer, according to researchers in the field.
Chemoradiation vs. Surgery: Which is Better for Head and Neck Cancer?
Bravo pH Monitoring System for Diagnosing Pediatric GERD
Diagnostic comfort and convenience, but cost and endoscopic placement complicate use
Vestibular Testing Modalities Enter the Digital Age
At-Home Sleep Studies Less Expensive but Less Accurate
Sleep studies to detect obstructive sleep apnea can be performed in the patient’s home—although the convenience and lower costs for performing the tests outside the laboratory are offset by a loss of accuracy.
Patients, Surgeons May Pay the Price for Cosmetic Surgery Tax
Several states have considered taxing cosmetic surgical procedures, and one has passed legislation requiring a 6% tax on such procedures.
A Myth of Modern Medicine: ‘There are 40 million Americans with No Access to Health Care’
In June of 2003, Maine enacted a law creating Dirigo Health, which is Maine’s attempt to provide free or heavily subsidized health insurance coverage for the estimated 136,000 citizens who do not have health insurance.
A Look at National Health Spending
Spending growth has slowed, and docs are increasing practice volume and intensity to keep up
Report May Change Diagnosis, Management of Chronic Rhinosinusitis
Focus shifted from infection to inflammation in new report and practice parameters
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