Cool Water Works As Well As Hot for Ridding Hands of Germs
Time spent scrubbing hands with soap more important that water temperature
May 2017 Briefing – Gastroenterology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Gastroenterology for May 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
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
