Perspectives on USPSTF A-Fib Screening Recommendation
Physicians weigh in on the need to develop a screening strategy
USPSTF: Insufficient Evidence to Screen for Atrial Fibrillation
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says benefit unclear in asymptomatic, older patients
AMA Adopts Policy to Advance Gender Equity in Medicine
AMA House of Delegates has adopted policy to study, act for, advocate gender equity in medicine
AHA: A Diverse Diet May Not Promote a Healthy Weight
American Heart Association science advisory recommends healthy eating patterns instead
Parental Belief in Religion Lowers Child Suicide Risk
Findings independent of offsprings' views on religious importance
Vaccinations Begin in Congo Ebola Outbreak
First to be vaccinated will be health workers, contacts of confirmed Ebola patients
Insurance Status Tied to Higher Self-Perceived Poor/Fair Health
Underinsured and never insured adults more likely to report poor/fair health
Few Older Homeless Adults Make Advance Care Plans
Most have potential surrogates for decision making but have not discussed or documented ACP wishes
Steps Taken to Increase Use of Electronic Tools in Medicine
Docs will have more opportunity to use technology with extra codes approved by CPT Editorial Panel
Gender Gap for First Authors of Perspectives in Peds Journals
For perspective-type articles, 41.7 percent of physician first authors of known gender were women