AMA: Physicians Driving the Slowing of Health Care Costs
Physicians' spending grew more slowly over 2003 to 2013 than hospital and clinical spending
Higher Disease Burden for Patients With Fibromyalgia
As compared to patients with chronic widespread pain
Self-Hypnosis Training Doesn’t Cut Epidural Use
However, self-hypnosis may reduce women's fear and anxiety regarding childbirth
Caution Urged When Using EHR Shortcut Features
Information should be checked and updated to avoid cloning and up-coding
AMA: Avoiding Distress in Medical School
Drivers of distress include unsupportive learning environment, mistreatment, debt
Optimal Mechanical Ventilation Strategy Identified for Obese
In meta-analysis, VCV + higher PEEP + single RM linked to highest PaO2/FiO2 ratio
Regional Anesthesia May Be Best in Infant Hernia Surgeries
Less likely to suffer from apnea following hernia surgery, compared with general anesthesia
Shift Work Tied to Poor Health Indicators, Metabolic Syndrome
Excess weight, sleep issues more common among those with changing schedules
Tips Provided for Doctors Who Want to Move to Private Practice
Physicians should prepare carefully; consider finances, legal issues, and insurance
New Health Care Index Reports Increases in Consumer Costs
Increase in coverage by public insurance plans, but increasing number of consumers have deductibles
