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Health Hazards of the Olympics August 7, 2008 9:25 AM by Lynn Nace: It seems that each Olympic season introduces a new global healthcare risk. In years past, it was infectious diseases and blood doping, to name just two. This year, health officials warn potential spectators and athletes alike of the hazards associated Read More...
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Old Test, New Application in Diabetes Detection July 31, 2008 3:33 PM by Todd Smith: The "old dog" that is hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c)-the gold standard for diabetes monitoring-apparently has learned a new trick. According to research released by Johns Hopkins ( www.hopkinshospital.org/diabetes ) today, the test-primarily used to monitor patients Read More...
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Eye of a Spy July 2, 2008 9:05 AM by Lynn Nace: A recent "Good Morning America" segment gained my interest. It discussed spy patients-individuals hired to enter emergency rooms and inpatient settings with fictitious symptoms to evaluate healthcare workers' interactions with patients and accordance Read More...
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