AMA: Practicing Empathy May Lead to More Joy in Medicine
Doctors should take advantage of first few minutes of clinical encounter, give full attention to patients
ACA Tied to Increased Breast Cancer Care Access for Hispanics
Enrollment in clinical trials also increased
Increased HIV Testing Among Men Who Have Sex With Men
Data from 21 jurisdictions show higher percentages with negative HIV test 12 months before diagnosis
U.S. Teens Not Getting Enough Moderate/Vigorous Exercise
And bad habits continue after high school for most
Drug-Resistant Bacteria Live in America’s Water Systems
Bacteria found in plumbing may sicken thousands each year
Pregabalin Benefits Not Linked to Prior Gabapentin Use
Same relief for those who had/had not received gabapentin
Social Support Intervention Helps Those Living With HIV/AIDS
Net values of objective support score, usage of support increase after intervention
Promising Results for Laughter-Based Exercise Program
Significant improvements in mental health, aerobic endurance, self-efficacy for LaughActive program
AAO: Nasal Oxytocin Shows Immediate Benefit in Tinnitus
Further studies needed to evaluate its potential therapeutic role
Deep Brain Stimulation May Improve TBI Symptoms
Deep brain stimulation appears to boost function and quality of life
