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Music Therapy Reduces Anxiety, Use of Sedatives For Patients Receiving Ventilator Support

Among intensive care unit patients receiving acute ventilatory support for respiratory failure, use of patient-preferred music resulted in greater reduction in anxiety and sedation frequency and inten... Full Article

Over One Million Seniors Have Problems with Medicare ‘Preferred Pharmacy’ Drug Plans

National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) CEO B. Douglas Hoey, RPh, MBA issued the following statement today regarding a survey by Hart Research Associates regarding Medicare Part D “preferred... Full Article

Nearly 50% Increase in ICU Admissions

A study released by George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services (SPHHS) researchers offers an in-depth look at hospitals nationwide and admissions to intensive care units ... Full Article

Tavenner Confirmed as CMS Administrator

Marilyn Tavenner was easily confirmed by the Senate Wednesday to run the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The 91-7 vote makes Tavenner the first confirmed CMS leader since 2006. When T... Full Article

Tissue Damage from Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants Appears Before Pain Symptoms Appear

Metal-on-metal hip implants can cause inflammation of the joint lining (synovitis) long before symptoms appear, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can be used to identify this inflammation, accordin... Full Article

Physically Demanding Jobs Shift Cardiac Rehab Focus

After cardiac surgery, should a farmer and an attorney take the same physical test to be found fit for work? They do now. But new research from Jenny Adams, PhD, at Baylor Health Care System’s Baylor ... Full Article