Second Opinion Yields Different Diagnosis for 1 in 5 Patients
In study, 21 percent of cases received final diagnoses that were distinctly different than referral diagnoses
Long-Term Antibiotic Use May Up Risk of Colorectal Adenomas
Medications that alter gut bacteria might set stage for polyp development, researchers say
Doctors Must Be Wary of HIPAA Violations With Online Reviews
Physicians should keep their replies to patient reviews short and simple
Protein Expression Predicts Rectal Cancer Outcomes
Best prognostic value from E-cadherin expression + resection growth pattern
Variation in Occupational Influenza Vaccination Coverage
Wide variation by state in vaccination coverage among tier 1 and health care personnel groups
Bidirectional Link for Anorexia Nervosa, Celiac Disease
Increased risk of later AN after CD diagnosis and link for previous AN diagnosis with CD in women
Use of Health Literacy Tools Can Promote Shared Decision Making
Use of universal health literacy precautions toolkit ensures patients can make well-considered decisions
AACR: Regular Aspirin Use Linked to Lower Cancer Mortality
Regular aspirin use linked to lower risk of dying from cancer, especially colorectal, breast, prostate cancer
Vertical Integration Insurance Products of Higher Quality
Slight increase in percentage of insurance products offered by hospitals, health systems from 2011-2015
90 Percent of U.S. Physicians Satisfied With Career Choice
AMA survey of physicians, residents, and medical students finds most are satisfied despite challenges
