A recent study presented at the European Society of Cardiology found Short-term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs such as Ibuprofen and Neproxen) was associated with an increased risk of stroke in a Danish population study including only healthy individuals.
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US health insurers must stop issuing rescissions, the practice of terminating coverage when a policyholder becomes ill, starting in September of this year. The change of heart by US health insurers is not because of moral principles, but rather legislation passed by congress.
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Facebook and Twitter are well known social media sites, but more and more healthcare professionals are using the once, mostly social site as an opportunity to connect with patients and provide information. The popularity of these types of sites has lead a number of insurance companies, regulatory agencies, and professional societies to consider the use of texting, smartphone, and Web-based video communication technologies in the medical field.
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