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Thanksgiving marks the beginning of a season where eating is central to the festivities. While it's also the season of indulgence, it's easy to plan a holiday meal that's delicious and healthful. Whether you're serving two or 20, these guidelines will help make sure your big dinner is a success. Follow our tips for making smart choices at the market, in the kitchen, and at the table. 
Publ.Date : Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:58:28 EST
Medical experts hailed a "milestone in medicine" Wednesday as they announced the successful transplant of a human windpipe engineered with the patient's own stem cells. 
Publ.Date : Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:40:53 EST
The popular herb ginkgo biloba does not reduce the risk of dementia or Alzheimer's disease, according to a study of more than 1,500 elderly patients who took the supplement. Often touted as a way to preserve aging memories, no large-scale, randomized clinical trial -- until now -- has thoroughly evaluated the safety and effectiveness of ginkgo biloba extract as a way to prevent dementia. 
Publ.Date : Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:56:13 EST
Regular physical activity may lower a woman's overall risk of cancer, suggests a new government study -- but only if her workouts don't cut into a good night's sleep. Otherwise, lack of shut-eye appears to cancel out much of exercise's protective benefits. 
Publ.Date : Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:01:48 EST
Oral surgeon Dr. Gary Bouloux is about to pull a diseased wisdom tooth from his patient's mouth, using forceps that look like a pair of silver pliers. 
Publ.Date : Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:42:25 EST
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Countdown is on to get National Provider Identifier
The NPI, which is required by the Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), is meant to simplify standard
health care transactions by giving each provider only one unique
identifier (the NPI) to use with all health plans with which they
transact. The number never changes, except in unusual circumstances,
like fraudulent use. -from ACP Observer.
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Jan 22, 2007, 09:17
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More people feel the bite of MRSA bug
Community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) is on the rise. - from ACP Observer.
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Jan 3, 2007, 09:29
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The Urgent Need to Reform Medicare's Physician Payment System
The 5.1 percent reduction
in Medicare payments scheduled to begin in January 2007 could lead many
physicians to stop accepting new Medicare patients, to defer
investments in new equipment and technology, or both. -from The Heritage Foundation.
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Dec 7, 2006, 16:11
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Magnetic Jewelry May Have Fatal Attraction
Rare-earth magnets -- now being packaged into necklaces and bracelets
-- may have a deadly attraction for people with pacemakers and
implanted defibrillators, warn researchers here. -from Medpage Today.
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Dec 4, 2006, 19:37
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More doctors tell patients, 'we'll see you today'
Physicians who offer open access report happier patients and healthier revenues - from The ACP Observer.
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Dec 4, 2006, 19:33
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