CDC: Tapeworm Implicated in Case of Malignant Transformation
Researchers say this is first known case of the parasite causing tumors in a human
Doctors Who Order More Tests Have Fewer Malpractice Claims
Study explores link between 'defensive medicine' and malpractice claims
Poll: Americans Want Health Care Costs Kept in Check
Suggestions include price controls on drugs, hospitals, and doctors
HIV Does Not Worsen Outcomes of Liver Transplant in HCC
For patients with hepatocellular carcinoma undergoing transplant, HIV doesn't worsen prognosis
Prescription Medication Use on the Rise in the United States
Many adults take five or more medications, often for preventable ills
AMA: 6 Steps to Help Ensure Patients Get Preventive Care
Panel management helps physicians provide preventive and chronic care to all patients
Doctors Should Consider Financial Factors Before Career Change
Issues to consider include cost of career change, ability to use Internet to monetize skills
Age at Menopause, Hormone Therapy Linked to BCC Risk
Increased risk with late age at natural menopause and with any use of menopausal hormone therapy
New Electronic Health Record Regulations Released
New regulations modify Stage 2 of meaningful use program and finalize requirements for Stage 3
Displaying Prices to Providers Seems to Reduce Order Costs
Review shows price display decreases aggregate order costs more frequently than order volume
