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Joint Replacement Patients With Diabetes Greatly Benefit From Controlled Glucose
Diabetics undergoing total joint replacement often are at a higher risk of experiencing complications after surgery due to various pre-existing health conditions. According to a new study published in the July 2009 issue of The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS), those complications are less likely to occur when a diabetic patient has glucose levels under control.
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Attitudes Towards Mental Health Heading For Tipping Point
New Government figures out today (1) suggest public attitudes towards mental health are finally taking a turn. After 15 years where we have seen attitudes deteriorate and deep-seated prejudice, ignorance and fear thrive, there are now signs of improvement. Time to Change, England"s biggest anti-discrimination programme led by charities Mind and Rethink, believes that the public are now open to change and this is undoubtedly the time to act to end mental health discrimination.
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FDA Approves Boston Scientific's TAXUS(R) Liberte(R) Long Stent
Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) announced it has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market its TAXUS((R)) Liberte((R)) Long Paclitaxel-Eluting Coronary Stent System, a next-generation drug-eluting stent (DES) designed for long lesions. At 38 mm, it is the longest available DES, providing doctors an option that can potentially reduce the number of stents used in more complex cases, simplifying procedures and reducing costs. It affords a more efficient treatment option for the estimated 8 to 10 percent(1) of patients with long lesions. The Company plans to launch the product in the U.S. next month. It received CE Mark approval in 2007.
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Guidelines Needed For Informing Patients Of Medical Errors

National guidelines are needed for timely disclosure of medical errors and informing patients, write Toronto-based researchers in a review http://www.cmaj.ca/press/pg1125.pdf in CMAJ (http://www.cmaj.ca). While there are guidelines outlining how health care providers communicate medical errors to patients, few exist in Canada or other countries for disclosing errors affecting large numbers of patients. Having national guidelines would help ensure more timely disclosure. The authors argue that governments and health care organizations should create clear guidelines around how large-scale adverse events should be addressed and disclosed to those affected by them. "The disclosure of a large-scale medical error is not a single event, but rather an ongoing process," write Dr. Roger Chafe and coauthors. They call for clear communications, an external analysis to identify cause and a review that focuses on actions to ensure quality of care rather than punishment. Kim Barnhardt Canadian Medical Association Journal


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