Heart disease kills roughly the same number of people in the U.S. each year as cancer, lower respiratory diseases, and accidents combined. That makes heart … Read More ›
Category: Patient Care & Quality
New recommendations issued by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force broaden screening of Hepatitis B to include certain people considered to be at high risk … Read More ›
As this year’s flu season has shown, it’s a good idea to order your supply as soon as the vaccine is available. Most of the … Read More ›
Since the end of November, there have been approximately 677 cases of the flu reported for the 2014-2015 flu season, which typically runs late September … Read More ›
According to many internists, family physicians, and other specialists dealing with seniors, concerns about geriatric dosing arise fairly frequently in their practices. How many times … Read More ›
Three cases of Enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) have been confirmed in Pennsylvania, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH). The cases were identified from specimens … Read More ›
A new law signed by Gov. Corbett on Oct. 31 will provide for access to emergency epinephrine in schools. Prompt administration of epinephrine may be … Read More ›
Knowing that the flu vaccine was not as effective this year as it has been in past years, physicians knew that the best preventive measure … Read More ›