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Our open house offers high school and college students, parents, counselors, teachers, college faculty, and others the opportunity to l earn more about specific health…

The antioxidant combination of vitamin E, vitamin C, and alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) did not alter cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) biomarkers related to amyloid and tau pathology…

This ECG primer is not to be taken lightly, although readers will absorb its information happily and easily. It’s jam-packed with introductions to valuable Resting…

Vascular access might sound intimidating, but it’s a common medical procedure that plays a vital role in delivering medications, fluids, and other therapies directly into…

Calling all medical professionals! Whether you’re a student, trainee, or seasoned specialist, mastering arterial blood gas (ABG) sampling is crucial for optimal patient care. This…

This blog post explores a recent study suggesting a potential link between calcium supplements and an increased risk of heart attack (MI). Key Findings:

NEW Arterial and Capillary Blood Gases: Indication, Sampling, and Diagnostic Use Book Now Available in UK To order your copy, please click here. Since ABG…

The purpose of arterial blood gas sampling is to assess patients respiratory status as well as acid base balance or rarely for laboratory testing, when…

Alternative names   Arterial Blood Gas Analysis; ABG Sampling. Outcome Goal Proper collection of arterial blood samples.

Day 9 of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ proved to be a decisive one in Group E, where the Netherlands beat Japan 1-0 to become the…

Are you a medical student, trainee, or healthcare professional looking to improve your ABG sampling skills? Look no further! In this blog post, we’ll delve…

The fundamental goal in the creation of the “Arterial Blood Gas Sampling” was to provide medical students, trainees, established specialists with a practical guide to…

It should have been a moment of triumph—Nelson Mandela, basking in the cheers as Africa’s first World Cup opened.Nelson Mandela with his great-granddaughter Zenani, who…

The fundamental goal in the creation of the “Arterial Blood Gas Sampling”  was to provide medical students, trainees, established specialists with a practical guide to…

Switzerland coach Ottmar Hitzfeld has played down concerns over the fitness of Valon Behrami after the midfielder was forced off during last night’s FIFA World…

At least 30 people in four states have been sickened by a rare, virulent strain of E. coli in pre-shredded Romaine lettuce. Some cases may…

A successful presentation of a book “Human Blood: Composition, Typing, Lab Test Interpretation” written by Dr. Ramaz Mitaishvili and published by RM Global Health (RMGH)…

A successful presentation of a book “Human Blood: Composition, Typing, Lab Test Interpretation” written by Dr. Ramaz Mitaishvili and published by RM Global Health (RMGH)…

Arterial Blood Gas Sampling, by Ramaz Mitaishvili, is far and away the most well-known and trusted procedure manual in medical practice. Completely updated with the…

Jessica Wehrman (703) 894-1863 [email protected] www.aapcc.org Doctors and clinicians at U.S. poison centers say that a synthetic version of marijuana that is frequently sold as…

This ECG primer is not to be taken lightly, although readers will absorb its information happily and easily. It’s jam-packed with introductions to valuable Resting…

Zinc oxide is an ingredient in certain creams and ointments used to prevent or treat acne, minor skin burns, and irritation. Although zinc oxide overdose…

Arterial Blood Gas Sampling, by Ramaz Mitaishvili, is far and away the most well-known and trusted procedure manual in medical practice. Completely updated with the…

Many injuries are a result of stress put on bones or muscles. Most common are injuries to soft tissue – muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Sport…

Introduction This book begins with a review of cardiovascular anatomy and physiology.  Book gives you key information about basic electrocardiography and basic elements of interpretation.…

  Date and Time of History The date is always important. You are strongly advised to routinely document the time you evaluate the patient, especially…

A physical examination: liver and spleen enlargement; skin color changes.

Definition A blood culture is a laboratory test to check for bacteria or other microorganisms in a blood sample. Most cultures check for bacteria.A culture…

The Christmas season is upon us once again and it’s a wonderful time of year. I have not been on Gather much this year. I…

RM Global Health Inc.(RMGH)  and LA Vocational Institute  (LAVI) propose a strategic partnership to pursue a long-term work plan – open to participation by all…

Arterial Blood Gas Test Definition Blood is drawn anaerobically from a peripheral artery (Radial, Brachial, Ulnar, Femoral, Axillary, Posterior Tibial or Dorsalis Pedis) via a…

A Delaware pediatrician is facing numerous charges in the alleged sexual abuse of his patients, authorities said Wednesday, and there may be “multiple victims.”

Hemostasis or haemostasis (Greek: αιμόστασις aimóstasis, from αίμα aíma “blood” + στάσις stásis “stagnation”) is the process by which blood vessels are repaired after injury.…

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Russia’s military is not equipped to defend itself against an outbreak of the A/H1N1 flu virus,…

In general, an arterial puncture is an innocuous procedure, but occasionally complications may occur. Awareness of the types of complications and their contributory factors will…

By Lisa Sall, B.A. Performing venipuncture on normally developing children   Children generally have a natural fear of needles and blood Physical restraint will usually…

By Lisa Sall, B.A. Performing venipuncture on normally developing children   Children generally have a natural fear of needles and blood Physical restraint will usually…

Meeting was held on Friday, July 17, 2009 at the LA Vocational Institute Los Angeles headquarters. Afternoon activities for Mrs. Jessalyn Marchal and Dr. Ramaz…

Per the CDC document Guidance for the Selection and Use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in Healthcare Settings and the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST)…

15 years have passed since the majority of Sukhumi population has been evicted from the native land .For those who were born and raised there,…

My heartiest and special congratulations to Carolina Cobian, Andrea Larreynaga, Consuelo Medina, Wendy Pulido, and Albert Hernandez. Having worked for years in the medical field…

Over the past few years, LA vocational Institute’s students’ pass rate is 97% on the first try. And this past round (December 2008), all of…

Almost all patients with base of tongue cancers treated with primary surgery and reconstructed with a modified radial forearm free flap consistently achieve efficient and…

Russians are conducting not only military operation against peaceful Georgian civilians, but they are also bombarding all Media Project Abkhazia websites since August 5, 2008.…

Russians are conducting not only military operation against peaceful Georgian civilians, but they are also bombarding all Media Project Abkhazia websites since August 5, 2008.…

Russians are conducting not only military operation against peaceful Georgian civilians, but they are also bombarding all Media Project Abkhazia websites since August 5, 2008.…

Surgical innovation represents a spectrum of activities ranging from minor “tinkering” to formal investigation of fundamentally different treatment alternatives. While most would acknowledge that the…

Pelvic recurrence is common after resection of hepatic metastases from rectal carcinoma, according to a report in the August Archives of Surgery. “In the current…

Metabolic syndrome in patients with morbid class II to III obesity can be cured by Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery, according to findings from a cohort…

Researchers have confirmed an association between blood transfusion and risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), and have identified multiple surgical procedures and anesthesia as additional risk…

Improperly positioned tracheostomy tubes appear to be a “common and important” complication in patients being weaned from mechanical ventilation, clinicians report in August issue of…

Editor’s Note:In a recent interview with Peggy Keen, PhD, FNP, Editorial Director of Medscape Public Health and Prevention, Wayne A. Duffus, MD, PhD, Assistant Clinical…

Overview Indoor exposure to allergens and irritant pollutants plays an important role in asthma pathogenesis. Mounting evidence has suggested that indoor allergens and pollutants contribute…

Facial transplantation can be a useful treatment for severe disfigurement, although it is not without risks, according to two case reports involving facial damage caused…

Catheter-directed intervention can be life-saving for patients with massive pulmonary embolism (PE) who fail to respond to or cannot receive systemic thrombolysis, according to a…

Use of a chemofluorescence technique may allow surgeons to visualize, in real time, cancerous tissue, thereby increasing the precision of their resections, according to animal…

Although most maternal deaths are not preventable, thromboembolism prophylaxis could reduce death rates in women undergoing cesarean delivery, according to a report in the July…

In patients undergoing liver resection for hepatocellular carcinoma related to hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, viral load at the time of surgery is predictive of…

Elevated free plasma DNA is a reliable indicator of recurrent esophageal cancer, more so than carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), and is able to detect recurrent disease…

Laparoscopic surgeons who play video games requiring spatial skills and dexterity are faster and less prone to error when performing advanced surgical procedures, researchers reported…

A new review by three renowned experts in cardiology suggests that efforts to treat elevated cholesterol levels are not exploiting the full potential of cholesterol-lowering…

A combination of severe depression and antidepressant use may impair driving ability, new research suggests. In a study presented here at the American Psychological Association…

WellCare Health Plans Inc said on Monday it agreed to pay $35.2 million to the U.S. Attorney related to a government probe into accounting errors…

Britons might be feeling the pinch of the global credit crunch, but they’re still ready to pay thousands of pounds for cosmetic surgery, a report…

Carbon dioxide laser resurfacing is a safe and effective treatment for facial rhytidosis and solar aging, according to the results of a retrospective case series…

Incentive schemes linking drug industry executives’ pay to their firms’ share price and profits help drive up the price of new drugs, the head of…

GORE-TEX (expanded polytetrafluoroethylene) implants are a safe and inexpensive alternative to autografts for use in rhinoplasty, according to the results of a 17-year retrospective review.…

African American patients report a high degree of satisfaction with three-tiered open structure rhinoplasty, which includes dorsal augmentation, tip refinement, and alar base narrowing, while…

Pharmacist- Versus Physician-Obtained Medication Histories Reeder TA, Mutnick A Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2008;65:857-860     Study Summary About 60% of hospitalized patients have…

When I was in charge of the postmarketing drug safety program at the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the early 1980s, 1 particular…

In addition to confirming previously identified risk factors for cardiovascular complications after total joint replacement (TJR) surgery, researchers have shown that bilateral and revision operations…

Several small clinical trials have suggested that chewing gum after surgery to remove a part of the colon can enhance intestinal recovery, and some have…

In the critical care of neonates and pediatric patients, ensuring proper oxygenation and acid-base balance is paramount. This is where blood gas analysis comes into…

In patients undergoing liver resection for hepatocellular carcinoma related to hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, viral load at the time of surgery is predictive of…

More than half of medical school students are women, and yet they account for only 10% of neurosurgical residents, a new report shows. That number…

Men with organ-confined prostate cancer and a Gleason score of 6 or less very rarely have local or biochemical recurrence of disease 5 years after…

As body mass index (BMI) increases, the likelihood that atherosclerosis will progress after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) also rises, US researchers report. However, aggressive…

An analysis by the US Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) indicates that employers pay out $1.47 billion each year to cover the costs…

Nonacademic factors more strongly predict attrition than do than academic variables among surgery residents, according to findings reported in the July issue of the Archives…

Use of recombinant activated factor VII (rFVIIa) reduces the need for blood transfusion in patients without hemophilia and may also reduce mortality, according to pooled…

Most patients who undergo surgery for Ebstein anomaly have good long-term survival and functional outcomes, according to a report in the August 5th issue of…

US doctors have reported the first experiences of heart transplant in three infants after cardiocirculatory death, rather than brain death, in the donors [1]. Lead…

Delaying axillary node dissection for a few weeks does not appear to be detrimental in breast cancer patients with positive sentinel nodes, according to a…

New research suggests that use of older donor grafts does not compromise outcomes in liver transplant recipients with hepatitis C virus (HCV). HCV cirrhosis is…

Results of a randomized trial show that tibolone (Livial, Organon), approved for treatment of menopausal symptoms, has positive effects on fracture, breast cancer, and possibly…

In patients undergoing liver resection for hepatocellular carcinoma related to hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, viral load at the time of surgery is predictive of…

The Navy of the Russian Federation today appeared to have taken a further escalatory step in its aggressive war against Georgia. “The Russian Navy is…

Anesthesiologists’ Vital Roles in All Anesthetic Procedures Think anesthesiologists only keep patients “asleep” during surgical procedures? An “awake craniotomy” performed on Massachusetts Senator Ted Kennedy…

A study published in the July issue of the Journal Anesthesiology could be the impetus behind future prospective research exploring the hugely untapped potential of…

A study published in the July issue of the Journal Anesthesiology discovered that oral cannabis (a form of medical marijuana) not only failed to alleviate…

MedWatch – 2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate Cloth Patient Preoperative Skin Preparation Product recalled: bacteria contamination Sage Products informed healthcare professionals of the voluntary recall of limited…

Levitronix CentriMag Extracorporeal Blood Pumping System: CentriMag Primary Console (with v200 Application Software) Audience: Cardiothoracic healthcare professionals, perfusionists, hospital risk managers, biomedical engineers Levitronix and…

Schering-Plough Corp (nyse: SGP – news – people ) said Friday U.S. regulators had rejected Bridion, its drug to reverse the effects of anesthesia that…

The HHS Office of the Inspector General has issued a policy statement that assures Medicare providers, practitioners, and suppliers affected by retroactive increases in payment…

Female pediatric burn patients exhibit a reduced inflammatory and hypermetabolic response compared to male patients, according to a study published in the July Annals of…

In breast cancer patients with clinically node-negative disease, sentinel lymph node dissection (SLND) before preoperative chemotherapy is associated with accurate staging of the axilla, according…

Laboratory testing by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has confirmed that both a sample of serrano pepper and a sample of irrigation water collected…

The manufacturer of Wegmans Sorbet is recalling a limited number of 16 oz. Wegmans brand Sorbets because they may contain undeclared milk. People who have…

Kyzas PA, Denaxa-Kyza D, Ioannidis JP Eur J Cancer 2007 Nov 43(17):2559-79 Commentary from Faculty Member Willi SauerbreiThis is a landmark review illustrating the severity…

Cheung K, Roman SA, Wang TS, Walker HD, Sosa JA J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2008 Jun 93(6):2173-80 Commentary from Faculty Member Furio Pacini with Stefania…

A Japanese study of patients with early gastric cancer shows that eradicating the bacteria Helicobacter pylori after surgery greatly reduces the risk of gastric cancer…

Female pediatric burn patients exhibit a reduced inflammatory and hypermetabolic response compared to male patients, according to a study published in the July Annals of…

In the Veterans Affairs Healthcare System, estimates of urologic disease prevalence among males and females based only on primary diagnosis will significantly underestimate the true…

Natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) allows for appendectomy through the mouth as well as for other procedures through natural orifices without making abdominal incisions,…

People who harbor methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) for more than 1 year remain at substantial risk of MRSA-related illness or death, according to a single-center…

Progressive resistance exercise training following surgery helps reduce upper extremity pain and dysfunction in certain head and neck cancer survivors, according to Canadian researchers. “The…

In patients with locally recurrent carcinomas of the oral cavity and oropharynx, a disease-free interval of more than 1 year and tumor tissue negative for…

Surgery now occurs at a tremendous volume worldwide, resulting in a great need for public health efforts to improve the safety and availability of surgical…

The U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Homeland Security (DHS) released today guidance on allocating and targeting pandemic influenza vaccine.  The guidance…

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released results of a study suggesting that some North American avian influenza A H7 virus strains…

As a method of placenta removal following cesarean delivery, cord traction is associated with fewer complications and a shorter hospital stay than is manual removal,…

Laparoscopy-assisted colectomy (LAC) for colon cancer is more effective than open colectomy, according to a report in the July Annals of Surgery. “Considering the small…

After total knee arthroplasty (TKA) for osteoarthritis of the knee, obese patients fare nearly as well as their normal-weight peers, a British research team reports…

Combined clot fragmentation and thrombus aspiration appears to be beneficial in certain patients with massive angiographic pulmonary embolism (PE), according to Mexican researchers. Percutaneous mechanical…

European regulators have approved a breakthrough new medication to help patients emerge far more quickly from anesthesia than existing treatments, the drug’s maker Schering-Plough Corp…

Radical gastrectomy with extended (D2) removal of regional lymph nodes is the standard treatment for patients with potentially curable gastric cancer in Japan. However, adding…

Patients with schizophrenia or depression may be more prone to postoperative complications than patients without mental illness, according to a review of the literature —…

President Bush Signs H.R. 5501, the Tom Lantos and Henry J. Hyde United States Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria Reauthorization Act of 2008…

Program Objectives This is an introductory course on Intraoperative Echocardiography. At the end of the course the participant should be able to understand: The basic…

Premature babies may be at risk for SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome) longer than full-term babies, a new study shows. SIDS is the sudden, unexpected…

SIDS cases had significantly more serotonergic system abnormalities than did controls. Summary Although sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is the leading cause of mortality during…

Rutten HJ, den Dulk M, Lemmens VE, van de Velde CJ, Marijnen CA Lancet Oncol 2008 May 9(5):494-501 Commentary from Faculty Member Riccardo Audisio This…

Compared with open gastric bypass surgery, performing the procedure laparoscopically reduces postoperative complications as well as the need for reoperation and is associated with a…

British doctors should slash the number of times they prescribe antibiotics for respiratory tract infections because the drugs rarely help, the country’s drug cost watchdog…

RM Global Health Inc.,has announced that it has reached an agreement with the Russian Company Vitafarma to acquire all list of pharmaceutical production, including newly…

Deputy Secretary Troy joined Michael McGimpsey, Minister for Health, Social Services and Public Safety in opening “Connected Health Expo Day” in Northern Ireland.  They also…

No information available from Abkhazia(breakway province of Georgia) because of Russian millitary activity and resctriction of monitoring The Ministry of Health of Indonesia has announced…

Issue 58 April was National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and Quest Diagnostics is proud to be able to help support you and your employees prevent…

The Bylaws of the American Society of Anesthesiologists state, “It shall be the purpose of this Society…to raise the standards of the specialty by fostering…

Ramaz Mitaishvili, MDGlendale, USA Passive Surveillance of Confirmed Cases Laboratory confirmed influenza and influenza-associated deaths are reportable in the Georgia. Reports are received from physicians,…

The possibility of public health emergencies arising in the United States concerns many people in the wake of recent hurricanes, tsunamis, acts of terrorism, and…

{mosimage}With support from the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (Emergency Plan/ PEPFAR), a workshop for newspaper and broadcast journalists was conducted in Botswana…

Kevin Kouassi, son of a canton chief in rural Côte d’Ivoire, was 32 and living in Abidjan when the fevers started, followed by diarrhea, typhoid,…

 {mosimage}Prior to March 1, 2008: Claims with both an NPI and a Medicare legacy number are rejected if the pair is not found on the…

{mosimage}There were no errors for our office reported to us for the dates listed above.                                                                                                                                         IMPORTANT REMINDERS:                                                                                                     Please be sure to include the…

The Ministry of Health of Indonesia has announced the death of a previously confirmed case of H5N1 infection. The 30-year-old male from Tangerang District, Banten…

The Ministry of Health of Indonesia has announced a new case of human infection of H5N1 avian influenza. A 30-year-old male from Tangerang District, Banten…

Ramaz Mitaishvili, MDGlendale, CA Health concerns should comprise an important piece of your preparation for a trip to Abkhazia (breakaway province of Georgia), and staying…

Nocturnal noninvasive positive pressure ventilation (NIV) reduces hypercapnia, improves symptoms, and increases exercise capacity in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF), according to a report in…

{mosimage}Lynn R. Webster, MD, FACPM, FASAM     IntroductionThe evolving need of pain patients for safe, effective analgesia is driving research into new therapeutic modalities and fresh…

  {mosimage}Hair Testing: An Alternative to Consider Quest Diagnostics is committed to providing your company with a complete array of drug testing options. We often…

{mosimage}There were no errors for our office reported to us for the dates listed above.                                                                                                                                        IMPORTANT REMINDERS:                                                                                          Please be sure to include the tech worksheet…

Dr. AnsellInterview: Jack Ansell, MDProfessor of MedicineBoston University School of MedicineVice Chairman for Clinical AffairsDepartment of MedicineBoston University Medical Center Medscape had the opportunity to…

Fatal Cardiac Tamponade as a Result of a Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheter: A Case Report and Review of the Literature R. M. L'E. Orme;…

Nanna B. Finnerup, MD; Marit Otto, MD; Troels S. Jensen, MD, PhD; Søren H. Sindrup, MD, PhD Abstract {mosimage}Objective: The purpose of this article is…

{mosimage}There were no errors for our office reported to us for the dates listed above.                                                                                IMPORTANT REMINDERS:                                                                                           Please be sure to include the tech…

{mosimage}FDA MedWatch: Welch Allyn AED 10 Automatic External Defibrillators manufactured between 3/29/07 and 8/9/07 – Class 1 Recall MedWatch – The FDA Safety Information and…

{mosimage}Subject: FDA- MedWatch- Aprotinin Injection (marketed as Trasylol)- Patient Enrollment In The Aprotinin Treatment Group Arm of BART Study Stopped MedWatch – The FDA Safety…

{mosimage}FDA MedWatch: Trasylol (aprotinin injection) – FDA requests marketing suspension and Bayer Pharmaceutical Corp. has agreed, pending a detailed review of preliminary results from a…

CHICAGO – American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Immediate Past President Orin F. Guidry, M.D., was elected an Honorary Member of the Association of Anaesthetists of…

Karen M. Dente, MA, MDIntroduction The recalcitrant nature and complexity of chronic wounds continue to challenge health practitioners in the field, with many of the…

CME Author: Hien T. Nghiem, MD Appendectomy for suspected appendicitis during pregnancy increased risk for adverse fetal outcomes even when the appendix was normal, according…

News Author: Allison GandeyCME Author: Désirée Lie, MD, MSEd The long-term 10-year data are in and they show what many have been hoping — that…

Issue 52 – October 2007    Safe & Sound – Quest Diagnostics Employer Solutions NewsletterWith cooler weather around the corner, cold and flu season is not…

{mosimage}By Ramaz Mitaishvili 1.    Introduction 1.1.    Common Sport Injuries: Are a result of stress put on bones or muscles. Most common are injuries to soft…

{mosimage}Smithsonian Museum Day-Saturday, September 29Special Hours: 9AM – 5PMPlease use links below for driving directions andinformation about exhibits.

{mosimage}By Ramaz MitaishviliGlendale, CAWhile all countries had generally been successful in preventing infectious diseases – with most diseases stable or in decline over the past…

By Ramaz Mitaishvili {mosimage}1.    Palpate by three fingers radial artery (Image 1), than, on opposite site, the ulnar artery, which can’t be palpated, but we…

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is usually grouped with anxiety disorders. In recent years it has been increasingly treated with antidepressant medications. OCD consists of two components…

{mosimage}On 4 September 2007, the Interim Director of LA Vocational Institute Mrs. Vana Bahshan , held very fruitful talks  in Los Angeles, California LA Vocational…

GAO report confirms payment disparity between Medicare and commercial payments for anesthesia services The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has just released its long-awaited report…

by Dr. Ramaz Mitaishvili Eye inflammation {mosimage}Early inflammation due to Acanthamoeba keratitis.(Photo courtesy of Dan B. Jones, M.D.) Acanthamoeba is a microscopic, free-living ameba that…

Interim DocumentWhat abrin is     * Abrin is a natural poison that is found in the seeds of a plant called the rosary pea or…

AMERICAN GENERAL LIFE AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY, CO. #146 (AND RELATED ACCOUNTS) Attached are new forms for American General Life and Accident Insurance Company (this…

The White House will host two "Ask the White House" online events later this week. The topics will be pandemic influenza/avian influenza and the USNS…

Immediate Past PresidentCarl C. Hug, Jr., M.D., Ph.D. Several months ago, I was at a social function for anesthesiologists, and I had an opportunity to…

{mosimage}Mariko Bird, M.D., is an R4 resident, Department of Anesthesiology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington. A 71-year-old obese female smoker with hypertension and diabetes underwent…

{mosimage}FDA – MedWatch – Baxter Healthcare Corp. Recalls Baxter COLLEAGUE And FLO-GARD Volumetric Infusion Pumps Because Of Falsification Of Service And Repair Data

{mosimage}FDA – MedWatch – Baxter Healthcare Corp. and FDA notified healthcare professionals and consumers of a Class I Recall of Baxter Upgraded COLLEAGUE Triple Channel…

{mosimage}FDA – MedWatch – Merck Recalls 3 Lots Of Invanz (ertapenem sodium) Injection Because The Product May Contain Broken Glass Pieces In The Reconstituted Solution…

{mosimage}FDA has cleared for marketing the first respirators to be used by the public during public health emergencies, such as an influenza pandemic. Called the…

Effective October 1, Medicaid prescriptions must be written on tamper-resistant prescription forms. This policy change was slipped into military funding legislation that recently became law.

{mosimage}R Gregory Lande, DO, FACNWalter Reed Army Medical Center INTRODUCTION Chronic pain is common; an estimated 20% of primary care visits focus on this problem.…

By Dr. Ramaz Mitaishvili While international experts warn of a potential human pandemic, nobody in Abkhazia cares to bring the H5N1 avian influenza virus under…

August 10, 2007 – On August 6, 2007, the USNS Comfort arrived in Salaverry, Perú, with a detachment from the HHS U.S. Public Health Service…

August 10, 2007 – The USS Peleliu arrived in Madang, Papua New Guinea, on August 7, 2007, as the ship continued its humanitarian mission in…

{mosimage}August 10, 2007 – The Office of the U.S. Malaria Coordinator is proud to announce the release of the August 2007 President's Malaria Initiative (PMI)…

August 10, 2007 – In response to a request by the Ugandan Ministry of Health, the HHS Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has…

{mosimage}Overview Antidepressants are useful in the treatment of various conditions, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, impulse control disorders, and aggression. However, antidepressants are…

{mosimage}Issue 49 – July 2007Learn how drug testing can help your bottom linePlease join us for an insightful and timely web seminar on the pros…

First recorded evidence of cholera epidemics goes back to 16 century AD in a medical report from Asia. But disease probably has been common since…

Equipment:* Mask* Alcohol or Sani-Cloth™ – to clean work surface* 1 pair non-sterile gloves* CVC dressing tray (CHG included)* 1 pair sterile gloves (included)* Appropriate…

{mosimage}• Aspirin should be given routinely to and continued for life in patients with CHD – a dose of 75-150 mg aspirin per day is…

{mosimage}Treatment and Follow-up • To achieve and maintain patients’ BP at or less than 140/85 mmHg• To achieve and maintain optimum control of blood pressure…

Separatist government policies in Abkhazia (that restrict public health and humanitarian aid have created an environment where AIDS, drug-resistant tuberculosis, malaria and bird flu (H5N1)…

{mosimage}Michael Menaster, MD, MAPrivate Practice of Psychiatry,Adjunct Professor of Psychology,Golden Gate University,San Francisco, Calif  OVERVIEW  Special consideration may be necessary when prescribing pharmacologic therapy for…

 Issue 48 – June 2007 Quest Diagnostics is committed to providing your company with the widest variety of specimen collection options, not only within the…

BACKGROUNDA 22-year-old male recreational diver was performing an open-ocean dive using a closed-circuit rebreathing apparatus with a group of fellow recreational divers. When he surfaced,…

BACKGROUNDA 44-year-old woman presents to the emergency department (ED) with a 12-hour history of acute-onset abdominal pain accompanied by nausea, vomiting, fever, sweats, and chills.…

By Ramaz Mitaishvili, MDEndocrinology is a branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the endocrine system and its specific secretions called hormones.An Endocrinologist is a…

By Dr. Ramaz MitaishviliOpioid Drugs– Opioid drugs include morphine, heroin, methadone, and codeine1. Physical effects and withdrawal– Opioids induce euphoria and sedation, are anlgesic, and…

{mosimage}Health-care activities – for instance, immunizations, diagnostic tests, medical treatments, and laboratory examinations – protect and restore health and save lives. But what about the…

15 June 2007The Ministry of Health of Indonesia has announced a new case of human infection of H5N1 avian influenza. A 26-year-old male from Riau…

{mosimage}By  Ramaz Mitaishvili, MD PurposeTo define the professionals authorized to administer medications by direct intravenous push (IVP).Definition: IVP is defined as the administration of any…

{mosimage}Synonyms and related keywords: AD/HD, ADD, ADD/ADHD, ADHD, attention deficit disorder, attention deficit disorder with and without hyperactivity, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, attention–deficit/hyperactivity disorder, attention-deficit…

{mosimage}By Dr. Dimitri T. Kipiani, Dr. Tornike I. Kipiani.Abstract. A new medical conception, which has been realized in the new Curative Diagnostic Computer Expert System…

{mosimage}RM Global Health/ ExamOne372, a Quest Diagnostics SubsidiaryIssue 47 – May 2007 More States Allowing Oral Fluid Drug Testing   Oklahoma recently became the latest state…

BACKGROUND An unidentified 35-year-old man is found unresponsive on the street. Bystanders call for help. Responding prehospital personnel administer 2 mg of naloxone intravenously, but…

{mosimage}Clinical Practice GuidelinesBy Dr. Ramaz MitaishviliCOMPETENCY: All students must read and understand the policy/practice. Any licensed staff currently checked-off in this skill may serve as…

The U.S. Department of Justice recently transmitted to the U.S. Congress the Fiscal Year 2006 Report on U.S. Government Activities to Combat Trafficking in Persons. …

{mosimage}Dr. Ramaz MItaishviliQuality Key Persistent Microcirculatory Alterations Failure and Death in Patients with Septic Shock. Microcirculatory alterations improved rapidly in septic shock survivors but not…

BACKGROUNDA 67-year-old man presents to the emergency department (ED) with severe, progressive shortness of breath that started 4-5 days prior to presentation. He also reports…

{mosimage}Much of yesterday's discussion at the World Health Assembly (WHA) focused on pandemic influenza.  Shortly after World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Margaret Chan addressed the…

{mosimage}U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Michael O. Leavitt is leading the U.S. Delegation's efforts at the 60th World Health Assembly (WHA) to…

{mosimage}Quality Key for ExamsDr. Ramaz Mitaishvili. Family History. Follow format and complete chart as directed: i.e. totals for number of siblings, living and dead; medical…

Ask your Representative to sign the McCollum/Weldon letter to CMSReps. Betty McCollum (D-MN) and Dave Weldon (R-FL) have joined together to write a Congressional sign-on…

Kipiani D., Mitagvaria N., Kipiani T., Gvindzhilia l.l. S. Beritashvili Institute of Physiology, Georgian Academy of Sciences, Tbilisi *Laboratory of Medical Expert Systems "Anthropos Systems…

BACKGROUNDA 66-year-old man is referred to a pulmonologist for progressive shortness of breath that has lasted for the past 3 months. His symptoms began shortly…

{mosimage} {mosimage}CURRENT TRENDS IN THE TREATMENT OF MIGRAINE HEADACHETREATMENT OVERVIEW Over the last 20 years, the treatment and management of migraine headaches has advanced considerably…

{mosimage}BACKGROUND A 41-year-old man with a history of chronic back pain, depression, and alcohol abuse presents to the Emergency Department (ED) with slurred speech and…

{mosimage}by Dr. Ramaz MitaishviliPre-analytical source of errorsPre – analytical – involves all issues from test request to processing samplePatient Identification and labeling "zero tolerance" for…

Last year, the H5N1 strain of avian influenza has spread to 55 countries. Dr. Ramaz Mitaishvili led RMGH delegation to the International Conference “Adult Infectious…

{mosimage}By Dr. Ramaz MitaishviliAnesthesiology /Considerations for specimen collectionPatient Preparation Factors Therapeutic Drug Monitoring: different pharmacologic agents have patterns of administration, body distribution, metabolism, and elimination…

{mosimage}by Dr. Ramaz MitaishviliComplications in Blood CollectionBrief Lecture Plan for Medical School Instructor•    Excessive Bleeding•    Petechiae•    Neurological Complications•    Mastectomy•    Edema•    Obesity•    Intravenous Therapy•    Damaged, Sclerosed,…

URGE YOUR REPRESENTATIVE TO CO-SPONSOR H.R. 2053Rep. Xavier Becerra (D-CA) has introduced legislation, H.R. 2053, that would restore full payment to anesthesiology teaching programs. Please…

{mosimage}Global programs at CDC strengthen recruitment for challenging positions—epidemiologists, public health advisors, health scientists, medical officers, and others—based in CDC's Atlanta headquarters and in offices…

BACKGROUND A 67-year-old woman presents to the Emergency Department with pain in her chest and right shoulder after falling out of bed while on vacation.…

{mosimage}Performance Excellence1. We encourage many family physicians to review their office plans for management of pediatric emergencies. Because it is not possible to prepare for…

CMS recently announced a contingency plan for implementation of the National Provider Identifier (NPI), scheduled to begin May 23, 2007. The contingency plan gives covered…

{mosimage}Guidelines for the Management of Post-MI Patients in the Outpatient SettingsRamaz Mitaishvili, MDGina Gagua, LAc, PhD IntroductionCompelling clinical trial evidence exists that antiplatelet, ß-blocker, angiotensin-converting…

Seminar: Drug Safety – Predicting and Balancing Safety & Effectiveness from Discovery to Clinical Practice Date: from Wednesday, April 25, 2007to Friday, April 27, 2007…

{mosimage}Quality Assurance and Proficiency Testing for Newborn Screening April 22, 2007by Dr. Ramaz MitaishviliFor almost 30 years, CDC's Environmental Health Laboratory has been the only…

{mosimage} A Matrix Model For Phlebotomy Quality Assurance by Raymond L. Olesinski, Ph.D., MT/PBT(ASCP)SH, CLS(NCA) and Nina M. Olesinski, Ph.D., RN The current standard references…

BACKGROUNDA 26-year-old sexually active woman presents to her primary care physician with an insidious onset of dull pelvic pain. The pain is of moderate intensity…

A report released earlier this week by three United Nations agencies states that more than two million people who are living with HIV/AIDS in low-…

Some Tips for Examining Young Children To: PediatriciansDr. Ramaz MitaishviliApril 18, 2007 During weekly visit in outpatient department it brought to my attention that some…

Julie Metos, MPH, RD, CDE The American Egg Board calls it incredible, but for children with an egg allergy, the egg is simply inedible.One of…

{mosimage} CDC Director Julie Gerberding, MD, MPH, received the Surgeon General's Medal, this week at the annual meeting of the American Pharmacists Association. The honor…

{mosimage} Peripheral Intravenous Access By Ramaz MitaishviliApril 18, 2007 Introduction The ability to obtain intravenous (IV) access is an essential skill in medicine and is…

{mosimage} April 16, 2007 Awareness under General Anesthesia:When surgical patients can recall their surroundingsor an event – sometimes even pain – related to their surgery…

{mosimage}Bronchiolitis and antibiotics By Ramaz MitaishviliApril 17 , 2007IntroductionBronchiolitis [brong”ke-o-li’tis] (inflammation of the bronchioles) is an acute viral illness. Treatment usually is supportive and antibiotics…

{mosimage} The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced the first approval in the United States of a vaccine for humans against the H5N1…

{mosimage}San Gabriel, CA, July 21-27, 2007 As part of their summer programme in Public Health, the GH University of Southern California is running a Summer…

GE All Acounts To: All ContractorsFrom: RMGH Quality TeamApril 16, 2007 These accounts require that we complete the form 505 (ER)- for all cases, no…

Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) within the U.S.…

conference When: April 20-25, 2007Where: Beverly Hills, CA, USA The field of Infectious Diseases is pertinent to all Primary Care Physicians and is so quick…

April 12, 2007Dr. Ramaz Mitaishvili{mosimage} For parentsSometimes accidental poisonings can be treated in the home following the direction of a poison control center or your…

BACKGROUNDA 66-year-old man presents to the Emergency Department (ED) with chest pain and shortness of breath that started several hours ago as he was cleaning…

April 12, 2007Dr. Ramaz MitaishviliFever is nothing to fool around with in young children. If your child feels warm or seems under the weather, you…

April 11, 2007Glendale, CA  To: All Managers and Contractors in All Divisions  From: Dr. Ramaz Mitaishvili  Subject: New Hire Procedures- Criminal Court Record Checking  …

April 2007Volume 71 Number 4 Disruption and Discontent: Future Trends in the Economics of Anesthesiology Practice {mosimage} Norman A. Cohen, M.D., is Assistant Professor of…

April 2007Volume 71 Number 4     Robert E. Johnstone, M.D., is Professor of Anesthesiology,   West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia.   He is…

March 2007Volume 71    Number 3 Training the Combat Anesthesiologist of Tomorrow   Paul D. Mongan, M.D., Col., Medical Corps, U.S. Army, is Director, National Capital…

BACKGROUND An 83-year-old man with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, congestive heart failure, and hypertension presents with a 6-week history of choking while…

April 2, 2007 – The Office of the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator has amended the Annual Program Statement (APS) for the New Partners Initiative to…

Proper updates March 29, 2007   It has been brouth to our attention that we are still having trouble with being properly updated on your…

BACKGROUND A 61-year-old man with a history of hypertension, diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, and congestive heart failure presents to the Emergency Department with left lower-extremity…

March 28, 2007 FDA MedWatch – Smith & Nephew Radio Frequency (RF) Denervation Probes: class 1 nationwide recall due to mislabeling as sterile MedWatch –…

March 19, 2007 FDA MedWatch: Zyvox (linezolid) – Clinical trial showed higher chance of death in the treatment of seriously ill patients with intravascular catheter-related…

March 15, 2007 Medical Arts Press continued effort to provide us with up-to-date information on governmental legislation mandates, we would like to inform you that CMS has…

Arterial Blood Gas Sampling By Dr. Ramaz Mitaishvili    Alternative names:Arterial Blood Gas Analysis; ABG Sampling; Arterial Blood Gas Test  Definition Blood is drawn anaerobically…

March 2, 2007 Subject: FDA – MedWatch – Unapproved Ergotamine Products – Twenty Companies Ordered to Cease marketing Unapproved Drug Products Containing Ergotamine tartrateMedWatch –…

March 2, 2007 FDA – MedWatch – Medical Device Safety – Change in Daylight Savings Time May Affect Medical Equipment in Unpredictable WaysMedWatch – The…

Your child's primary care doctor can usually recommend a qualified allergist/immunologist. Or you can ask a family member or friend who is seeing an allergist/immunologist…

Although allergy shots have been proven to be extremely safe when given properly, they do have the potential for rare but serious reactions. This is…

Allergy shots are really like vaccinations: They boost the defenses of the immune system to help the body block the allergic reaction. In the hands…

Allergy shots help the body build a type of immunity to specific allergens that eventually can prevent or "block" the allergen from triggering symptoms when…

An allergy occurs when the body’s immune system has an exaggerated reaction to a usually harmless substance. The most common causes of allergies are dust…

GH CSC/RM GH/ GLG Medical Services and errorsFebruary 10, 2007Glendale, CA Medical errors and patient safety are concerns shared by the institutions, agencies, and the…

Glendale, CA (818) 557-6300  We are starting to see notifications of ECG interpretation problems from our cardiology departments which have prompted the following reminders. The…

February 7, 2007Subject: FDA MedWatch: Use of Skin Products Containing Numbing Ingredients (Topical Anesthetic Drugs) for Cosmetic Procedures and Potential Life-Threatening Side EffectsMedWatch – The…

Ramaz Mitaishvili, MD Private Practice of Pediatric Global Health University of Southern California Glendale, CA       GUIDLINE FOR ATRAUMATIC SKIN/VESSEL PUNCTURES To reduce…

Ramaz Mitaishvili, MD Private Practice of Pediatric Global Health University of Southern California Glendale, CA         CAPILLARY BLOOD GAS SAMPLING FOR NEONATAL…

Express ResultsTM – On-site, urine-basedmulti-drug screening

  RM Global Health Inc. announces the 2013 RM Global Health Scholarship Awards Program.  Under the Program, thirty (10) $400; (10) $1500; $6,000 scholarships will…

  Building world-class College that can change the world requires highly skilled and motivated individuals. RM Global Health offers challenging sales, marketing, development, consulting services,…

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