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Training Improves Generalist Physicians’ Confidence in Treating Opiate Misuse

March 14th, 2008    Posted by: Dr. Dobson



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Paying substance abuse treatment providers for results, not services, may lead to improved quality of care, according to the first published study of a novel performance-based contracting system implemented by the State of Delaware in 2002.

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Scratching the surface: The challenges of treating itching

January 14th, 2008    Posted by: Dr. Dobson

In the early days of his career, Gil Yosipovitch, MD, was an internist on call for hemodialysis patients. He discovered that, although they had obvious life-threatening medical needs associated with their kidney disease, they also commonly experienced a symptom that destroyed their quality of the life. They itched — and it made them miserable.

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The Hospital for Sick Children - Wheat allergy: Weighing the options (Treating Food Allergies With Bee Pollen)

December 8th, 2007    Posted by: Dr. Dobson

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Wheat is one of the most common grains consumed by Canadians. However, for individuals with a wheat allergy, this grain is unsafe to eat. A wheat allergy is a reaction to one or

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Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis

December 3rd, 2007    Posted by: Dr. Dobson

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of Osteoporosis, vitamin A is essential to patients with Osteoarthritis because it aids in It also replenishes hydration of the joint area and works hand in

What is Osteoarthritis?
What is Osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis (OA) is also known as causes severe symptoms and the function of the hand Walking aids are also prescribed for this purpose. In

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