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A web-based cognitive behavioral therapy program is effective for preventing suicidal ideation among medical interns

Web-Based CBT Program Cuts Suicidal Ideation in Interns

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Web-based cognitive behavioral therapy program reduces likelihood of endorsing suicidal ideation
About one-quarter of Achilles tendon ruptures are missed during doctors' initial examinations

Doctors Can Often Miss Achilles Tendon Diagnosis

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One in four ruptures missed during initial exam, but most patients still do well
Genome sequencing techniques can shed light on the rise in incidence of scarlet fever-causing bacteria and their increasing resistance to antibiotics

Scarlet Fever Incidence Rising in Some Parts of the World

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Outbreaks reported in United Kingdom and Asia
The American College of Physicians has joined other organizations in an amicus curiae brief to the Supreme Court

ACP Joins Amicus Curiae Brief to Supreme Court

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Brief urges Supreme Court to uphold considerations of race, ethnicity in med school application process
The more tests and treatments U.S. doctors order for patients

Doctors Who Order More Tests Have Fewer Malpractice Claims

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Study explores link between 'defensive medicine' and malpractice claims
Most Americans now support aggressive regulation to keep health care costs in check -- including price caps on drugs

Poll: Americans Want Health Care Costs Kept in Check

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Suggestions include price controls on drugs, hospitals, and doctors
More Americans than ever are taking prescription drugs

Prescription Medication Use on the Rise in the United States

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Many adults take five or more medications, often for preventable ills
Endovascular therapy with mechanical thrombectomy in ischemic stroke is superior to standard treatment with tissue plasminogen activator for preserving brain function

Endovascular Tx Beats tPA Alone for Stroke Patients

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Patients who had procedure were more likely to have functional independence after 90 days
Panel management

AMA: 6 Steps to Help Ensure Patients Get Preventive Care

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Panel management helps physicians provide preventive and chronic care to all patients
Financial and other factors should be considered before physicians change career direction

Doctors Should Consider Financial Factors Before Career Change

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Issues to consider include cost of career change, ability to use Internet to monetize skills