(RAND Corporation) Breast implants appear to be associated with a rare form of lymphoma, but there is not yet evidence to show that the cancer is caused by implants or to suggest an underlying mechanism for how the disease might develop, according to a study by researchers from the RAND Corporation.
rand corporationStudy confirms link between breast implants and rare form of can...EurekAlert! - Cancer Mon, 04/18/2011 - 22:00
Better patient safety linked to fewer medical malpractice claims...EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health Wed, 04/14/2010 - 22:00
(RAND Corporation) Reducing the number of preventable patient injuries in California hospitals from 2001-2005 was associated with a corresponding drop in malpractice claims against physicians, according to a study issued today by the RAND Corporation. Middle-aged Americans reporting more mobility related disabiliti...EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health Mon, 04/05/2010 - 22:00
(RAND Corporation) The proportion of Americans aged 50 to 64 who report disabilities related to mobility increased significantly from 1997 to 2007, in contrast to the disability decline that has been found among Americans ages 65 and over, according to a new study. Study outlines strategies to test new payment models for health ...EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health Mon, 09/28/2009 - 22:00
(RAND Corporation) A new study outlines methods that might be used to test a novel payment system for medical care known as "episodes of care" that would provide doctors, hospitals and other health providers a set fee for treating an ailment such as hip replacement surgery. |
