Mindfulness Training Acceptable Among Surgical Interns
Mindfulness-based stress reduction integrated into personal, professional settings over 12 months
National Association of Chain Drug Stores, Aug. 25-27
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Total Store Expo The Total Store Expo of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS)...
No Meaningful Increase in Physician Compensation Last Year
Average change in median compensation 1.2 percent in 2017 for all medical specialties
Wording Used May Affect Thyroid Cancer Patients’ Anxiety, Choices
Calling it 'cancer' rather than 'lesions' or 'abnormal cells' could increase anxiety, likelihood of surgery
U.S. Opioid Use Not Declining, Despite Focus on Abuse
Higher average daily dose seen in 2017 versus 2007, particularly for the disabled
Marketplace Premiums Increase More With Monopolist Insurers
Marketplace premiums 50 percent higher in rating areas with monopolist insurer versus >2 insurers
PT Better After Hip Surgery Than Opioids in Younger Adults
Benefits include lower hip-related downstream costs and lower opioid use after arthroscopic surgery
Skin Microbiota Differ for Obese, Non-Obese Undergoing C-Section
Obese women have significantly higher bacterial biomass of lower diversity at the incision site
Artificial Intelligence Holds Promise in Medicine
It offers opportunities -- and associated challenges -- for early detection, triage, diagnostics
Experts Address Loss of the National Guideline Clearinghouse
Demise of NGC in July 2018 is likely to impact evidence-based health care around the world