California State Assembly Approves Right-to-Die Bill
California would become fifth state in which people are allowed to legally end their lives
Physician Re-Entry Program Set to Redress Physician Shortage
Program open to physicians of any specialty who complete an intensive online curriculum
4% Increase in Population of Actively Licensed Physicians
Total population up to 916,264 in 2014; 12,168 more physicians being added annually than lost
Unlicensed Stem Cell Clinics Operating in the United States
FDA has no authority over procedures using adipose-derived stem cells
CDC: Second Death Reported in Salmonella Outbreak
Tainted cucumbers also linked to 341 illnesses in 30 states, CDC officials report
EHR Vendors Not Adhering to Usability Certification Standards
Several widely used EHR products found not to adhere to ONC certification requirements
Accelerated MD Program Doesn’t Mar Academic Performance
Academic performance of students is comparable in accelerated program, conventional MD program
Over Half of U.S. Adults Have Diabetes or Prediabetes
And many don't know they're at risk, researchers say
Management, Treatment of Chronic Disease Up With ACA
Higher numbers of insured leading to more treatment of hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes
Post-Op Delirium Diminishes Recovery in Older Patients
Worse outcomes include increased hospital length of stay, disability, and mortality
