ACP Issues Guidance on ‘Concierge’ Practices
Growth of DPCPs fueled by physicians' frustration; may exacerbate disparities in health care
ASN: Tenofovir-Linked Acute Kidney Injury Prevalent in HIV
Fewer than half of patients with TFD-linked AKI had renal function recovery after drug withdrawal
Web-Based CBT Program Cuts Suicidal Ideation in Interns
Web-based cognitive behavioral therapy program reduces likelihood of endorsing suicidal ideation
Expanding Rooming, Discharge Office Protocols Can Save Time
Delegating rooming, discharge tasks to clinical support staff can save physicians ≥1 hour/day
ACP Joins Amicus Curiae Brief to Supreme Court
Brief urges Supreme Court to uphold considerations of race, ethnicity in med school application process
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
FDA Approves Genvoya to Treat HIV-1 Infection
Medication contains a new form of tenofovir not previously approved by the FDA
Doctors Should Consider Financial Factors Before Career Change
Issues to consider include cost of career change, ability to use Internet to monetize skills