Evolution of Approval, Regulation Processes for Drugs Explored
FDA drug review times down from 1983 to 2017, but time from clinical testing to approval did not change
Injury Deaths Predicted to Increase With Anomalously Warm Temperatures
An estimated 1,601 additional injury deaths predicted with 1.5-degree Celsius increase
Doctor Replacement Ratios Higher in Largest, Hospital-Owned Practices
More than double the number of physicians entered than exited large group, hospital-owned practices
Experts Call for Pediatric Consideration in EMS Planning
Recommendations address planning of EMS dispatch protocols, operations, and physician oversight
Burnout in Med Students Tied to Perceived Stress, Phone Behavior
Majority of osteopathic medical students report low sense of personal accomplishment
Mandatory Vaccination Ups Prevalence of Vaccine Coverage
Measles, pertussis vaccination increased in European countries with mandatory vaccination
NFL Joins Blood Drive by Giving Away Two Super Bowl Tickets
People who donate blood or platelets by Jan. 19 will be entered automatically in the drawing
Physicians Spend >16 Minutes Per Encounter on EHR Use
Distribution of time spent by providers using EHRs varies considerably within specialty
Recruitment Satisfactory for Foreign-Educated Health Providers
However, survey shows that ethical problems remain, including with breach fees
Neighborhood Disadvantage Impacts Hospital Quality Ratings
Hospitals serving communities with higher social risk have lower-quality ratings
