6/28/2013· Medical - Medicine
Evaluation of a Ventricular Assist Device: Stability Under X-Rays and Therapeutic Beam Attenuation
By: Michael Gossman
Improved outcomes and quality of life of heart failure patients have been reported with the use of left ventricular assist devices (LVADs).
3/5/2013· Medical - Medicine
Thrombin and thrombin peptides play a role in initiating tissue repair. The potential safety and efficacy of TP508 (Chrysalins) treatment of diabetic foot ulcers was evaluated in a 60-subject, prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebocontrolled phase I/II clinical trial.
2/20/2013· Medical - Medicine
Cardiovascular and Gastrointestinal Toxicity of Selective Cyclo-oxygenase-2 Inhibitors in Man
It is well established that the use of traditional nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) increases the vulnerability of the gastrointestinal (GI) mucosa for the development of peptic lesions and serious ulcer complications. In addition, selective and traditional NSAIDs have also been associated with increased frequency of cardiovascular toxicity, especially in susceptible patients.
1/3/2013· Medical - Medicine
The Impact of Involuntary Weight Loss on Wound Healing
A wound patient plan of care is not complete without assessing the need for nutritional support. Wound repair, provided ot os not hindered by systemic or local factors that delay healing, takes place pn a continuum-all cellular events in the wound repair process follow a predictable course and order.
12/14/2012· Pharmaceuticals
Novel Therapeutic Approaches to Gastric and Duodenal Ulcers: An Update
By: Dr. Esam Z. Dajani, PhD, FACG
During the last twenty-five years, a remarkable revolution in the pathophysiology and treatment of gastric (GU) and duodenal (DU) ulcers has occurred. Effective therapies were developed not only to heal ulcers but also to cure most patients.
9/26/2012· Medical - Medicine
Impeaching the Spine Injury Medical Expert
It is a common error that an attorney retains the wrong type of expert to testify in a lawsuit. This error is particularly common when the expert is a medical specialist. It is widely believed that a medical doctor who specializes in a particular organ system is qualified to formulate opinions and testify as to all issues concerning that organ system.
1/26/2011· Physician Assistants
Does The Employment Of Physician Assistants And Nurse Practitioners Increase Liability?
We assessed whether physician assistant (PA) and nurse practitioner (NP) utilization increases liability.
10/9/2009· Physician Assistants
Physician Assistant Malpractice History: Comparing Pas to Physicians and Nurse Practitioners
By: Jeffrey G. Nicholson, PA-C, PhD
Based on the first seventeen years of data from the National Practitioner Data Bank, nationwide Physician Assistant malpractice demonstrates lower malpractice incidence and average payment amounts over a 17 Year Period Compared to MDs and Advance Practice Nurses
10/8/2009· Physician Assistants
The Physician Assistant Expert Witness & Medico-legal Consultant: A Guide for Attorneys & Experts
By: Jeffrey G. Nicholson, PA-C, PhD
The physician assistant ("PA") expert witness is a board certified and state licensed health care professional who by experience or training is qualified to give an opinion on the standard of care provided by fellow physician assistants. Although formal training is not required, some PA expert witnesses have completed seminars conducted by and for legal nurse consultants.
6/19/2009· Healthcare
The Goldhaber Warnings Report: The U.S. Supreme Court ruling (March 5, Levine vs. Wyeth) will have major implications for the pharmaceutical industry forcing them literally to review all of their warnings and safety instructions for content, clarity and conspicuousness
by Rona M. Fields, PhD
by Ronald W. Scott
by Carl Sheeler, PhD
