American Medical News - HEALTHMedical news from the Health section of the newspaper for America's physiciansFDA goes digital for faster "Dear Doctor" letters- (Found June 18, 2008 ) The online delivery of these communications also is a patient safety issue, say advocates of a soon-to-be-launched notification system.http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2008/06/23/hll20623.htm D.C. hospital starts all-inclusive HIV screening- (Found June 18, 2008 ) Most patients readily agree to a free HIV test and are surprised that their physicians haven't tested them already.http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2008/06/23/hlsa0623.htm Close tie between diabetes and sleep apnea- (Found June 18, 2008 ) Physicians are urged to check for co-existing conditions to catch multiple ills, including hypertension.http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2008/06/23/hlsb0623.htm |