Children Face Barriers to Obtaining Expert Emergency Care

Jun 04, 2007 at 10:30 pm by steve

Millions of children require some level of emergency care each year, and according to the American Academy of Pediatrics, significant barriers limit access to appropriate serv.... Read More

Birmingham Emergency Routing System Becomes National Model

Jun 04, 2007 at 10:30 pm by steve

A regional emergency routing system in Alabama has been recognized as a model for the rest of the nation for its ability to handle emergencies from the smallest scale to a mas.... Read More

Advantages and Challenges for Teleradiology

Jun 04, 2007 at 10:30 pm by steve

Teleradiology, the electronic transmission of radiological images from one location to another for consultation purposes, has successfully entered routine health services and.... Read More

In-Office Endometrial Ablation

May 09, 2007 at 01:33 pm by steve

Endometrial ablation, which involves destroying the lining of the uterus, has recently evolved from a one-day outpatient surgery to an in-office procedure. Last fall, after re.... Read More

The Women's Health Initiative: A Tale of Two Trials

May 09, 2007 at 01:33 pm by steve

In 1987, the "grandmother" of hormonal trials tested 875 healthy postmenopausal women from ages 45 to 64. The Postmenopausal Estrogen/ Progestin Interventions (PEPI) trial beg.... Read More