American Academy of Dermatology, Feb. 16-20
The American Academy of Dermatology's 2018 Annual Meeting The annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology was held from Feb. 16 to...
Burnout Found Prevalent Among Doctors in Single Health System
Link between patient satisfaction and emotional exhaustion; also tied to odds of leaving organization
Patients Want Physicians to Have Greater Connectivity
Most patients want greater connectivity, online tools, convenience via SMS, and more time with doctors
Four Best Practices Outlined to Prevent Health Care Cyberattacks
Health care execs should ID potential inefficiencies in cybersecurity, ensure systems backed up
EHRs Not Sufficient to Ensure Success in Value-Based Care
EHRs do not necessarily capture information needed; interoperability is poor, analytics are incomplete
Top Consumer Concerns Reported About Physicians
Concerns relate to time with physicians; technology detracting from patient care; rising costs
Prenatal, Early Life Fructose Intake Associated With Asthma
High intake of sugar-sweetened beverages during pregnancy and early childhood linked to asthma
Poll: Personal Beliefs Shouldn’t Allow Doctors to Refuse to Treat
Majority surveyed don't believe health care workers should be able to refuse services based on beliefs
Humanities Exposure Positively Impacts Medical Students
Findings may influence future medical school recruitment, curricula
January 2018 Briefing – Allergy
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Allergy for January 2018. This roundup includes the latest...