CDC: Some Progress Seen in Foodborne Illness
But some types of foodborne bacteria, including Campylobacter and Vibrio, are on the rise
Small Bowel Volvulus Should Be Considered in Surgical Evaluation
Cases account for 1 percent of hospitalizations for bowel obstruction among U.S. adults
Guidance Offered to Help Doctors Deal With ‘Dr. Google’
Communication is key to resolving conflicts when patients have requests based on online searching
New Health Care Index Reports Increases in Consumer Costs
Increase in coverage by public insurance plans, but increasing number of consumers have deductibles
AMA: Six Traits of Financially Prepared Female Physicians
Traits include having retirement portfolio on track or ahead of schedule, having emergency fund
Increased Risk of Neuropathy Seen With Celiac Disease
Researchers suggest screening people with neuropathy for celiac disease
Next-Generation Sequencing Panel Cost-Effective for CRC
Panel including genes linked to highly penetrant CRC and polyposis syndromes seems cost-effective
Medical Students Want to Focus Learning on Preparing for Future
Desired topics include leadership training, health policy, health economics, experiential learning
CDC: C. Difficile Infections Clustered in Northeast
Mortality rates highest in the Midwest, and in older people
ACA Tied to Nearly 17 Million Gaining Health Coverage
But many Americans still can't afford medical care
