While the incidence of meningitis is relatively low in the U.S., this dangerous disease can be lethal. Fortunately, preventive vaccines are available.
A look at one Southern California accelerator and two innovative medical breakthroughs poised to improve accuracy in continuous glucose monitoring and pinpoint risk factors following DCIS diagnosis.
When choosing a site of care for immune globulin therapy, each patient’s unique situation needs to be considered.
Researchers have identified a potential new cause for unexplained miscarriages in mice and have identified two possible treatments to prevent these miscarriages.
From dietary supplements and acupuncture to yoga and meditation, many on-the-fringe interventions are becoming more accepted by patients and practitioners.
Pairing genetic testing with treatment therapies helps physicians deliver better care to patients by identifying which therapies will be the most effective at specific doses.
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.