Medical Students Lacking Proficiency in BP Measurements
Among 159 medical students, a mean of 4.1 elements out of 11 were performed properly
Distinct Features for Quitting Smoking After Crohn’s Diagnosis
Smoking cessation at time of diagnosis linked to intestinal resection within 3 months, light smoking
New Bill With Tort Reforms Will Protect Iowa Physicians
Reforms include limiting noneconomic damages for intangibles, stronger expert witness standards
Liver Cancer the Fastest-Growing Cause of Cancer Deaths in U.S.
Substantial disparity seen in mortality rates for race/ethnicity and state of residence
FISH Beneficial for Diagnosing Cholangiocarcinoma
FISH increased sensitivity of brush cytology for cholangiocarcinoma while preserving specificity
U.S. Leads in Income-Based Health Care Inequalities
More public tolerance for health care inequalities seen in United States than other countries
CDC: High-Deductible Health Plan Use Rising Among Employers
These employees more likely to face financial barriers to care, researchers find
Health System Sees Success With E-Visits Via Patient Portal
Portal offers access to physicians without an office visit for certain common symptoms
Positive Clinical Effects Seen for Placebos Without Deception
Findings based on five studies involving patients with IBS, depression, allergic rhinitis, back pain, ADHD
Stroke Risk Elevated in Elderly Patients With Cirrhosis
Magnitude of association higher for intracerebral, subarachnoid hemorrhage versus ischemic stroke
