Exploring the new ICD-9 code for acquired hemophilia and Medicare reimbursement for in-home nursing services.
Knowing what side effects, from mild to serious, to expect during and after immune globulin infusions can prepare patients and their caregivers for treatment changes to mitigate their impact.
Discussion about this rare disease continues to grow as patients increasingly look to LD to explain their symptoms, physicians fail to diagnose or misdiagnose, and myths continue to unfold.
Through continued breakthroughs in vaccine research and technology, scientists are developing new techniques and approaches to address historical illnesses, and updates in policy aren’t far behind.
Healthcare professionals who provide preventive vaccines to patients will be affected in many ways, including an increase in patients, as well as changes in billing and reimbursement.
The flu virus has claimed millions of lives. Examining past outbreaks, researching strain mutations and monitoring global epidemic statistics may help us better predict and possibly prevent future pandemics.
A new class of quadrivalent flu vaccines may better protect against influenza.
With the combination of proven, robust preemptive pathogen reduction and constant vigilance by industry and drug regulators, plasma products can be prescribed with more confidence than ever.
In recent years, the medical specialty of women’s health has evolved beyond the basics of childbirth, breast cancer and bone density tests to encompass a spectrum of proactive screenings designed to prevent disease and prolong life.
The drug shortage crisis has been referred to as “a tsunami of medical risk,” and there is no sign that the problem will disappear in the near future.
Little is known about this No. 1 killer in the world, despite its prevalence and growing rates among all populations.
From bloodborne pathogens to biological dangers, healthcare workers face a daunting number of safety hazards. Proper training, increased awareness and more stringent safeguards can help minimize the risks.