Self-Limited Diseases

6/9/2016

, that I knew to be such.’ Having said thus much, I leave the subject of the tractability of typhus …. But as we may now be said to possess the means of shortening the paroxysms, by the use of certain acrid …

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A View of the Mercurial Practice in Febrile Diseases

6/9/2016

of the present train of actions is brought about, as a new disease may be said to be induced. Such disease, on Mr … and inoculation has been such, that it may be said in some sense to have assumed a new form from … the activity of its operation with the inert nature of the metal itself, which is said to have been swallowed …

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MMS President Highlights Accomplishments on Opioid Abuse, EHRs

5/5/2016

decided to make this issue [of opioid abuse] a major effort by his administration,” Dr. Dimitri said …, and “Physician’s voices were critical in addressing the issue,” Dr. Dimitri said, “and this medical society … constituencies.” “All of us can be proud of the fact that the MMS voice was heard loud and clear,” he said. “We …

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Vital Signs May 2016 (pdf)

4/25/2016

? AG HEALEY Massachusetts has one of the lowest rates of gun deaths in the country. That said, we …, immunologist/ allergist Lynda Kabbash, M.D., said that she was disappointed when she applied for leadership … and child-rearing responsibilities, or working a part-time schedule,” said the surgeon who was offered the lower …

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Massachusetts Medical Society, Massachusetts Department of Public Health Release Video on Opioids

4/14/2016

in the opioid fight,” said Dr. Bharel. “But it is imperative that education about the law and the risks of pain … has been a top priority for physicians for more than year,” said Dr. Dimitri, “and we have worked …

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Vital Signs April 2016 (pdf)

3/28/2016

. Dimitri, M.D., said, “The MMS commends the work of the legis- lature and Gov. Baker in crafting a bill … that offers a number of helpful measures to address a complex problem.” He said, “The seven-day limit … ward in attacking the problem of opioid abuse,” he said. “Physi- cians will continue to work …

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Lachlan Forrow, M.D. is Honored by the Massachusetts Medical Society with its Award for Excellence in Public Health

3/7/2016

Council on Palliative Care and Quality of Life.  Responding to his award, Dr. Forrow said “It …

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Vital Signs March 2016 (pdf)

2/29/2016

of patients, which is the most important,” Gold said. “Everything I do has a purpose, rather than pushing … value for patients, he said. “Anything we can do to get away from this ar- chaic model that everything … Opioid Therapy and Physician Commu- nication Guidelines. “Start low and go very slow,” said Dr …

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MMS Applauds Call to Action on Opioids by Nation’s Governors and Physicians

2/20/2016

’s largest physicians’ group,” said Dennis M. Dimitri, M.D., president of the Massachusetts Medical … in Massachusetts began working with state officials on this issue nearly a year ago,” Dr. Dimitri said, “and we …

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Vital Signs February 2016 (pdf)

1/26/2016

, and not a learning opportunity,” said Dr. Mandel, 33. “I ended up building a software tool that automated the work … with tremendous academic institutions,” said Omar Amirana, M.D., 51, senior vice president at Allied Minds … VITAL SIGNS WWW.MASSMED.ORG more physicians driving that vehi- cle,” said Greg Goodman, 29 …

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