The anesthesiology expert for Conrad Murray, MD, the physician found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in pop superstar Michael Jackson's death, was found in contempt of court Wednesday, according to a CNN report.
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St. Louis University trustee Frank O'Donnell, MD, filed suit Nov. 14, alleging breach of contract regarding a lease agreement with Kirkwood (Mo.) Surgery Center, according to a Kirkwood Patch report.
Handwashing with antibacterial soap produces statistically greater reductions in bacteria on the skin when compared to using non-antibacterial soap, according to a study published in the Journal of Food Protection.
Dozens of Texas physicians have been subjected to varying degrees of discipline by the Texas Medical Board for quality of care issues, according to a Bellaire Examiner report.
The percentage of adults with diabetes who self-reported vision problems decreased from 26 percent in 1997 to 18.6 percent in 2010, according to a Center for Disease Control report.
The American Medical Association adopted a policy this week that supports drug shortage legislation requiring manufacturers to notify the FDA of any discontinuance, interruption or adjustment in the production of a drug that may result in a shortage, according to…
Senator Kay Hagan, a North Carolina Democrat, and the Biotechnology Industry Organization are working to get approval for a plan that would fast track approval for drugs that treat conditions with no approved cures, according to a Bloomberg report.
A new study found regular aerobic exercise decreased activity in memory and pain control areas of the brain in fibromyalgia patients, according to a WebMD report.
Seth A. Berkowitz, MD, and Mitchell H. Katz, MD, call for researching alternative ways to treat pain instead of pharmacotherapy, according to an editorial in the Archives of Internal Medicine.
Representatives Jim Glenn and Bob DeWeese have pre-filed a bill that would allocate $8 million over the next two fiscal years for colon cancer screening for uninsured patients in Kentucky, according to a Courier-Journal report.