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Monthly Archives: September 2012

Knee MRI – are we getting TMI (Too Much Information)?

Posted on September 27, 2012 by RMoore

A recent BMJ study is an eye-opener about problems interpreting knee MRI’s in older adults. The bottom-line? A picture may not be worth a thousand words.

Let’s look briefly at Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized

“In thy foul throat thou liest.” – Richard III, William Shakespeare

Posted on September 12, 2012 by RMoore

The Infectious Disease Society of America recently released its guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of Group A Streptococcal (GAS) Pharyngitis. It’s difficult when a patient has a sore throat, but it’s a stick-to-your-guns issue for the good of your patients. Continue reading →

Posted in Formulary & Pharmacy Issues, Prevention

Why should we be concerned about “amenable mortality”?

Posted on September 10, 2012 by RMoore

I don’t know what you would have done, but when I recently saw the adjective amenable used to describe mortality, I did a double take. The phrase appeared in a recent article in Health Affairs. Like any confused inhabitant of the 21st Century, I immediately went Continue reading →

Posted in Health Care Reform & Health Policy, Prevention

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