Extra Time During MCAT Linked to Less Success in Med School
No impact on medical school admission rate, but lower rate of passing Step examinations
Spinal Cord Injuries Up Among the Elderly in U.S.
Falls are the major cause among Americans 65 and older, researchers say
Geographic Location Most Important for Residents
Lifestyle, adequate call hours and personal time, good financial package also important
Report Offers Guidance on Medical Ethics Education
Novel approaches to learning encouraged, such as flipped classroom, use of reflective narratives
Different Protein Sources Vary in Effect on Elderly Muscle
Both animal and plant sources are important
Proton Pump Inhibitors Linked to Increased Risk of MI
No increased risk seen with H2-blockers
Analysis Targets U.S. Hospitals With Highest Markups
In the 50 hospitals with highest charge-to-cost ratio, charges 10-fold above Medicare-allowable costs
Professional Guidelines Have Limited Impact on Pre-Op Testing
Drop in routine electrocardiogram testing, but not in plain radiography, hematocrit, urinalysis
Over 2 Million More Long-Term Care Workers Needed by 2030
Biggest need is in home and personal care aides, expert says
Review: Cognitive Behavioral Techniques Benefit Insomnia
Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia deemed helpful in meta-analysis
