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Nominated Topic December 14, 2008
As a practicing community psychiatrist working in public service, one of the primary concerns i have, and which i hear from others is the utility of the 15 minute med check. this is now the primary element of practice. But i am unaware of…
Nominated Topic November 23, 2008
My nomination is about comparing outcomes of different glaucoma treatments, particularly canaloplasty to trabeculectomy and to medical therapy alone.
Nominated Topic November 13, 2008
Low back pain, inparticular nonspecific low back pain, is a common and overly-treated diagnosis resulting in huge amounts of unnecessary spending. I recently conducted a study which supports this claim (publication pending). There are many…
Nominated Topic November 10, 2008
A proposal to conduct a specialized hospital discharge planning program that would involve the training of family members to become part of aftercare.
Nominated Topic October 31, 2008
DYSFUNCTIONAL ANAL SPHINCTER... CAUSES AND TREATMENTS AVAILABLE: NONE KNOWN TO ME AT PRESENT EXCEPT ANALPLASTY OR TIGHTENING DONE X2 AT OVER FIVE YEAR PERIOD. REMAINS A PROBLEM STILL. REQUEST ASSISTANCE.
Nominated Topic October 24, 2008
Upright MRI shows pathology that you can not see in a lay down MRI. 111 patients showed no pathology in a lay down MRI.47 of these patients showed pathology in an Upright MRI. AMA Guidelines state that maximum pathology of the spine can be…
Nominated Topic October 19, 2008
OF THE 35 MILLION AMERICANS 65 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER, ABOUT 7 MILLION SUFFER FROM SOME FORM OF DEPRESSION. WHEN ELDERLY PATIENTS PRESENT TO HEALTH CARE FACILITIES,PRIMARY CARE PROVIDERS FAIL TO DIAGNOSE MAJOR DEPRESSION IN UP TO 50% OF…
Nominated Topic October 9, 2008
Atypical vs Typical Atipsychotics
Nominated Topic September 28, 2008
More research done on macula degeneration causing blindness in eldery . I read where they isolated a gene that causes inflamaion in MD patients, is it possible that this same gene could cause soooo many cases of arthritis as well (…
Nominated Topic September 25, 2008
Use of the forced air warmer, Bair Paws and Bair Hugger in the perioperative setting. What are the risks and who should and should not use it?
Nominated Topic September 16, 2008
Are we doing studies to study the studies or do we want the results of the information to be of benefit to the United States population? Do the government agencies exist to sustain themselves? Should the CDC study this?......MY POINT IS AS…
Nominated Topic September 11, 2008
Determination of food toxicity related to the apparent increased incidence of type 2 diabetes.
Nominated Topic September 4, 2008
There is a growing concern that many pregnant women are being induced for convenience (the patient's or the physician's). We know this is costly and dangerous to the infant. It would be interesting to take a look and see how often this…
Nominated Topic August 8, 2008
How about studying the impact of keeping information from patients? How about policy and procedures? Should hippa be more readable? Should a pateint know that there could be a non-designated record set of his or her health information,…
Nominated Topic August 8, 2008
How about studying psychological tests? Are the test safe and effective? What are the risks? How about using the development and procedures a new drug must go through. Do we need to require informed consent? Could a infomation like a PPI…
Nominated Topic July 26, 2008
1.Please provide information on the trial on Noni Juice, (morinda citrifolia), being done at the University of Hawaii for cancer research. 2. Please try to find actual proof that noni juice reduces pain and swelling, relieves psoriasis…
Nominated Topic July 24, 2008
As a radiation oncologist practicing in a small town rural setting, the prospect of multiple $100 million proton beam facilities is upsetting. It is a waste of money. As a former academician, I accept a few patients need such technology.…
Nominated Topic July 19, 2008
How would a physician measure a patient's rate of mentation?
Nominated Topic July 7, 2008
How to improve the flow of information to patient with benign biopsy pathology report for breast mass. I believe this highly impacts patient anxiety, and probably also adherence to further follow up recommendations. Based on my recent…
Nominated Topic June 20, 2008
Modernizing the patient registration process from docotor's office to delivery of service to a correct bill and accurate medical record.
Nominated Topic June 20, 2008
cancer screening in nursing homes-cost and survival effectiveness
Nominated Topic June 19, 2008
Venous thromboembolim (including pulmonary embolism and deep venous thrombosis) causes 60,000 deaths each year in the US. The mortality rate associated with PE exceeds 15% in the first three months after diagnosis. A massive pulmornary…
Nominated Topic June 19, 2008
Thrombosis plays a a key role in the pathophysiology of myocardial infarction-a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. There have been a number of devices proposed for mechanical thrombectomy in patients with in the setting of acute…
Nominated Topic June 19, 2008
Coronary artery disease and acute coronary syndromes are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. Plaque rupture and thrombosis are commonly associated with myocardial infarction and unstable angina. Therefore the ability to identify a…
Nominated Topic June 17, 2008
Monitoring of maintenance immunosuppressants in solid organ transplantation
Nominated Topic June 17, 2008
Iron-Deficiency Anemia in Renal Dialysis Patients
Nominated Topic June 17, 2008
Use of Natriuretic Peptide Measurement in the Management of Heart Failure
Nominated Topic June 17, 2008
Troponin cardiac marker interpretation during renal function impairment
Nominated Topic June 16, 2008
Geriatric Problems: Top Complaints and Research on Treating these Problems Many times, research does not address problems occurring in the elderly population because elders are an at-risk group, many elders have multiple diseases, and many…
Nominated Topic June 13, 2008
Emerging & new technologies for diagnosis and treatment of diseases in taget areas (arthritis, cancer, CAD, COPD, dementia, Depression,Diabetes, stroke, Pneumonia and peptic ulcer disease. Add to the list of target areas: Inflammatory…
Nominated Topic June 9, 2008
More information is needed on the long-term effects of antipsychotic therapy in older adults. Please consider new research in the benefits and harms of treating patients with atypical antipsychotics.
Nominated Topic June 3, 2008
"Chronic pain management for persons receiving anticoagulants, especially those on warfarin."
Nominated Topic May 27, 2008
Why dont we screen all ICD candidates that can complete the Non invasive MTWA test? Seems that the 98% Negative predictive value could save Medicare over 750 million a year. Not to mention the poor efficacy of the ICDs themselves, a larger…
Nominated Topic May 21, 2008
Research idea: Study drug reps going to doctor's offices to deliver drug samples in comparison to samples being shipped to the doctor's office without a rep involved with this. Doctors just need to sign a form with thier state lisence…
Nominated Topic May 13, 2008
Sleep apnea diagnosis
Nominated Topic May 3, 2008
Mild renal impairment
Nominated Topic April 8, 2008
Please consider researching the Juvent 1000 vibration platform for treating osteoporosis. I understand it is totally different from the other types of vibration therapy.
Nominated Topic March 31, 2008
Global risk reduction guideline for cardiometabolic protection in metabolic syndrome
Nominated Topic March 30, 2008
As a surgeon I would like to know why there is no technique enabling me to visualize the bile duct, my vessel repair, or specifically "SEE" cancer laden lymph nodes and tumor margins instantly, without x-ray exposure, while I am operating?…
Nominated Topic March 28, 2008
Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation
Nominated Topic March 28, 2008
Wound care strategies
Nominated Topic March 28, 2008
Tx of depression: older vs. newer antidepressants
Nominated Topic March 28, 2008
Treatments for Prostate Cancer
Nominated Topic March 28, 2008
Treatment of Myocardial Infarction
Nominated Topic March 28, 2008
Treatment of Inguinal Hernia
Nominated Topic March 28, 2008
Treatment of Coronary Artery Disease
Nominated Topic March 28, 2008
Treatment of Chronic Lower Back Pain
Nominated Topic March 28, 2008
Treatment of Acute Stroke
Nominated Topic March 28, 2008
Surgery vs. Radiation for Treatment of Intracranial Disease
Nominated Topic March 28, 2008
Surgery OP vs other

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