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Allergan Stops Lap-Band Sales to '1-800-Get-Thin'... Medscape Today
The weight-loss surgery centers in Southern California are under intense scrutiny for their safety record, advertising, and billing practices. <br /> <i>Medscape Medical News</i>
Winter Can Pose Hazards for Seniors healthfinder
For those with mobility problems, snow and ice can leave them stranded at home
Don't Fumble Your Diet on Super Bowl Sunday healthfinder
Expert offers game-day defense for food-filled parties
Komen's Position on Stem Cells Remains Unclear Bioethics.net
It's still not clear where the group stands on embryonic stem cell research, another subject that has made Komen a target of anti-abortion groups. #bioethics
Lyme Disease Ticks Endemic in Northeast, Northern... Medscape Today
Field researchers have generated a detailed map that they hope will guide appropriate diagnosis and more targeted treatment for patients suspected of having Lyme disease. <br /> <i>Medscape Medical News</i>
Guidelines Lead Femtosecond Laser Users to Billin... Medscape Today
New guidelines aid femtosecond laser users in Medicare billing compliance. <br /> <i>Medscape Medical News</i>
FDA Approves Once-A-Day Drug for Type 2 Diabetes Medscape Today
Merck's extended-release combination of sitaglipin and metformin has been approved as a once-daily tablet for type 2 diabetes. <br /> <i>FDA Approvals</i>
Komen Reverses Move to Cut Planned Parenthood Fun... Medscape Today
The Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation backed down from its decision to cut funding for Planned Parenthood, which had thrust the world's largest breast cancer charity into a deeply politicized controversy. <br /> <i>Reuters Health Information</i>
Physician Groups Say 5010 Standards Hurt Cash Flo... Medscape Today
The president of the Medical Group Management Association is urging HHS to postpone enforcement of the new standard for electronic claims until June 30, lest some practices shut down. <br /> <i>Medscape Medical News</i>
Doctor cheating warnings expand to dermatology Bioethics.net
Doctors studying to become dermatologists have, for years, shared exam questions by memorizing and writing them down after the test to become board certified.
Bishops don't speak for most Catholics on contrac... Bioethics.net
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EMR: Efficiency Mauled Repeatedly Medscape Today
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Malaria's Global Death Toll Much Higher Than Thou... MedicineNet Daily
Health Tip: Prepare for Breast-feeding MedicineNet Daily
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FDA Panel Raises Concerns Over ADHD Drug Labeling Medscape Today
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Tired of Being a Doctor? Choices for Opting Out o... Medscape Today
The Ethical Hazards and Programmatic Challenges o... Bioethics.net
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