Three-Drug Combo Pill Nearly 100 Percent Effective in Curing Hep C
Pill (sofosbuvir, velpatasvir, voxilaprevir) is for patients who have failed with direct-acting antivirals
Social Psychology May Help With Physician Error Disclosure
Deliberate practice, together with lessons from social psychology, can implement change in error disclosure
High-Risk Pools May Represent Step Back for U.S. Health Care
Higher premiums, deductibles, out-of-pocket costs likely to make high-risk pools unaffordable
Increased Gut Diversity Seen After Roux-en-Y
Microbial population distinct from obese and normal-weight people seen post-Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
Technology Can Help Patients Facing Routine Decisions
Use of technology makes appointments more productive, helps patients engage in the decision
New Bill Intends to Repeal Limits on Physician-Owned Hospitals
Bill introduced in U.S. House of Representatives has bipartisan support with more than 50 co-sponsors
New Health Care Act Could Result in 23 Million Losing Insurance
While premiums may lower over the long-term, many would face much higher out-of-pocket costs
Progress Made on Genetic Test for Anal Cancer
But research is still in early stages
Path to Empathy Deemed As Vital As Being Empathetic
Conclusion could be especially useful in context of medical professions, researcher says
Calls, SMS Can Increase Adherence to FIT CRC Screening
Increased rate of fecal immunochemical test pick-up and return with telephone call, SMS reminder
