10 Questions With: A consultant who sees fee relativity as key to reformDr. David Peachey of Health Intelligence Inc. talks about this problematic issue and the next big issues for organized medicine Elderly diabetics on antipsychotics face hyperglycemia riskLarge, observational study finds drugs have acute, short-term metabolic effects in these patients Symbicort approved for COPD maintenance OB/GYN: Study favours laparoscopic over abdominal hysterectomy Community hospital, not academic centres, was focus of study since it better represents current trends, says study author DIGESTIVE DISEASES: Chewing gum eases belching Chewing gum eases belching Centrally acting ACE inhibitors may ward off dementia Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors that cross the blood-brain barrier may protect against cognitive decline. DIGESTIVE DISEASES: Deep sedation may increase polyp yield in colonoscopy Author speculates doctors may rush when patient shows discomfort Stakes are high when providing VIPs care MDs to the stars offer advice for seeing celebrity patients, who may believe in 'two-tier' medicine: them and us Intense treatment halves type 1 diabetes complications Fewer than 1% of patients lose complete vision or need dialysis, liver transplant or amputations New drug approval process inefficient: study First Previous 1214 1215 1216 1217 1218 Next Last