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Lastest Articles from CarolineFifeMD.com
- Neuromodulatory Effects of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) – a New Review Articleby Caroline Fife, M.D. on October 28, 2024 at 1:00 pm
Let’s be sure we understand what hyperbaric oxygen therapy IS, and hope we can do a better job of exploring and explaining how it works. The post Neuromodulatory Effects of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) – a New Review Article appeared first on Caroline Fife M.D..
- Take the Quiz! What Are Ideal Attributes for a CTP / Skin Sub?by Caroline Fife, M.D. on October 25, 2024 at 1:00 pm
Take the Quiz! What Are Ideal Attributes for a CTP / Skin Sub? The post Take the Quiz! What Are Ideal Attributes for a CTP / Skin Sub? appeared first on Caroline Fife M.D..
- The Results Are In! Proposed LCDs for Cellular Tissue Products / Skin Substitutesby Caroline Fife, M.D. on October 24, 2024 at 4:06 pm
Assuming the proposed Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) are implemented as currently written, in which of the following would NOT be covered by Medicare in a DFU or VLU? The post The Results Are In! Proposed LCDs for Cellular Tissue Products / Skin Substitutes appeared first on Caroline Fife M.D..
- For Newly Diagnosed Diabetics, a New Study Suggests that “It’s About the BMI…”by Caroline Fife, M.D. on October 24, 2024 at 1:00 pm
My take on the results is that “it’s about the BMI,” and even SMALL victories make a difference! That should be encouraging to patients. The post For Newly Diagnosed Diabetics, a New Study Suggests that “It’s About the BMI…” appeared first on Caroline Fife M.D..
- Dementia Prevention, Intervention & Care: 2024 Report of the Lancet Standing Commissionby Caroline Fife, M.D. on October 23, 2024 at 1:00 pm
The new study estimates that close to 50% of cases of dementia worldwide can be prevented or delayed by improving 14 modifiable risk factors. The post Dementia Prevention, Intervention & Care: 2024 Report of the Lancet Standing Commission appeared first on Caroline Fife M.D..
- “Age Friendly” Hospital Quality Measures in the FY2025 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS)by Caroline Fife, M.D. on October 22, 2024 at 1:00 pm
It remains to be seen whether Age Friendly Quality Measures will be of substantive help to patients, but I hope so. The post “Age Friendly” Hospital Quality Measures in the FY2025 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) appeared first on Caroline Fife M.D..
- Take the Quiz! Proposed LCDs for Cellular Tissue Products / Skin Substitutesby Caroline Fife, M.D. on October 18, 2024 at 7:00 pm
Assuming the proposed Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) are implemented as currently written, in which of the following would NOT be covered by Medicare in a DFU or VLU? The post Take the Quiz! Proposed LCDs for Cellular Tissue Products / Skin Substitutes appeared first on Caroline Fife M.D..