Will Medicine Ever Become Safer?
Nearly 2 decades after the furor over Lucian Leape's 'Error in Medicine,' the number of hospital deaths related to medical errors continues to grow. (Source: Medscape Medscape Podcast)
Source: Medscape Medscape Podcast - November 26, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Distinguishing Normal Memory Loss From Cognitive Impairment
The specific type of memory loss can be used to separate cognitive impairment from normal aging. (Source: Medscape Medscape Podcast)
Source: Medscape Medscape Podcast - November 12, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
PC Screening: Good for the Individual, Bad for Society
A new study concludes that screening for prostate cancer "does more harm than good," yet individual patients should be told that they could benefit, says Dr. Gerald Chodak. (Source: Medscape Medscape Podcast)
Source: Medscape Medscape Podcast - October 28, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
A New Era in Parkinson Disease Diagnosis
Dr. Ken Marek talks with Medscape about the growing role of biomarkers in diagnosing and monitoring Parkinson disease. (Source: Medscape Medscape Podcast)
Source: Medscape Medscape Podcast - September 18, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Determining Who Is at Risk for Parkinson Disease
Dr. Ken Marek talks with Medscape about the growing role of biomarkers in diagnosing and monitoring Parkinson disease. (Source: Medscape Medscape Podcast)
Source: Medscape Medscape Podcast - September 18, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Call It Cancer and Do Nothing? Untenable!
Cancer requires treatment, but what if low-risk lesions are no longer called cancer? Drs. Kathy Miller and Maurie Markman look at possible effects on screening, treatment, and public perception. (Source: Medscape Medscape Podcast)
Source: Medscape Medscape Podcast - August 28, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Stopping the Heart Failure Patient Bounce-Back
Ileana L. Piña discusses ways to reduce 30-day readmission rates for heart failure. (Source: Medscape Medscape Podcast)
Source: Medscape Medscape Podcast - August 22, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Game Changers in Pediatric CPR
Dr. Robert Berg reviews important new research in the area of pediatric resuscitation. (Source: Medscape Medscape Podcast)
Source: Medscape Medscape Podcast - August 19, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Organized Medicine: The Problem or the Solution?
George Lundberg talks about the RUC -- how its structure and evolution have harmed healthcare, and the necessity of changing it. (Source: Medscape Medscape Podcast)
Source: Medscape Medscape Podcast - August 12, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Healthy Cruising: Beyond Norovirus
Advise your patients on how to remain healthy on a cruise ship vacation. (Source: Medscape Medscape Podcast)
Source: Medscape Medscape Podcast - July 10, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Comprehensive Contraceptive Guidance
A new document provides guidance for healthcare providers on the safe use of contraceptive methods for patients with medical conditions or other characteristics. (Source: Medscape Medscape Podcast)
Source: Medscape Medscape Podcast - June 24, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Hepatitis C: The Pace of Progress
Advanced understanding of hepatitis C continues to bring new targeted therapies that might be better tolerated by patients. (Source: Medscape Medscape Podcast)
Source: Medscape Medscape Podcast - June 6, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Tell Low-Risk Prostate Cancer Patients: 'Wait for Cure'
Dr. Ian Thompson talks with Andrew Vickers about ways to curb the high rate of overtreating prostate cancer. (Source: Medscape Medscape Podcast)
Source: Medscape Medscape Podcast - May 31, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Brain-Eating Ameba
What should patients avoid to prevent acquiring this almost always fatal infection? (Source: Medscape Medscape Podcast)
Source: Medscape Medscape Podcast - May 28, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
