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Special Report

Docs who pay heed to failures found to perform better

Some physicians in study ignored misdiagnoses, showed 'confirmation bias'
December 1, 2011
News Wise
When seeking a physician, you should look for one with experience, right? Maybe not. Research on physicians' decision-making processes has revealed that those who pay attention to failures as well as successes become more adept at selecting the all
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Study links physical jobs, heart disease death risk

Cardiac fatality more likely among out-of-shape laborers than low-impact workers
December 1, 2011
High physical work demands are linked to an increased risk of death from ischemic heart disease—but only for men who aren't physically fit, reports a study in the November Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, the official of the
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Mayo Clinic: Smoke-free workplaces reduce heart disease

Cardiac deaths dropped in one Minnesota county once ordinance took effect
December 1, 2011
News Wise
ditional evidence that secondhand smoke kills and smoke-free workplace laws save lives. The study was presented last month to the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions, in Orlando, Fla.Its research shows that the incidence of heart in
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More patients turn to online physician ratings to find docs

Data can be insufficient, patients says; some sites favor MDs who pay in
December 1, 2011
Center for Advancing Health
Angie's List can help you locate a reputable handyman. Yelp can push you in the direction of the perfect restaurant for your anniversary dinner. Amazon's consumer reviews can even help you choose the TV that will fit in the corner of your den. So a
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$10 million in health sciences research grants planned here

First application deadline is early this month; money to be given over decade
December 1, 2011
After an extensive strategic planning process, the Health Sciences and Services Authority of Spokane County plans to invest up to $10 million in health sciences research during the next decade. The organization has issued requests for proposals
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—Photo by Chey Scott

Prolific Rockwood laboratory attains new accreditation

Clinic handles up to 1,200 electrodiagnostic screens annually, physician says
December 1, 2011
Chey Scott
stic laboratory, which performs up to 1,200 tests annually to diagnose a range of chronic and treatable health conditions, says it earlier this year became the first facility of its kind here to receive a recently developed accreditation.At the
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Meridian plans $1 million Valley medical office project

Contractor bought parcel near county library branch with spec building in mind
December 1, 2011
Mike McLean
Meridian Construction Inc., of Spokane, plans to develop a 4,000-square-foot medical office building in Spokane Valley and lease it out to a yet-to-be-determined tenant or tenants, says company President Mark D'Agostino.D'Agostino says the has a
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—Staff photo by Treva Lind

Riverpoint biomed building foundation work to begin

Graham also plans to seek bids this month for structural steel fabrication work
December 1, 2011
Treva Lind
Graham Construction & Management Inc., of Spokane, expects to start work this month on a $715,000 contract to build the footings and foundation of the Washington State University Biomedical and Health Sciences Building on the Riverpoint Askins, a a
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—Staff photo by Mike McLean

Dirne grows to meet demand

Cd'A nonprofit to move to larger space to serve increasing patient roster
December 1, 2011
Mike McLean
Dirne Community Health Center, a Coeur d'Alene nonprofit founded to improve community access to health care in North Idaho, is responding to dramatic growth in demand for its services with plans to move to larger quarters to make room for paid and
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Sacred Heart still mired in legal battle

Hospital appeal of state's denial to add 152 beds set for Feb. 3 court date
December 1, 2011
Treva Lind
As Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children's Hospital undergoes a big emergency department expansion this fall, its three-year-old effort to add more adult acute-care beds remains mired in legal proceedings. A hearing is scheduled for
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