AAFP Recommends Doctors Explore Use of Social Media
Guidelines provided for physicians wishing to become more active in social media
Cost of Private Rooms Less Than That Associated With Infections
Increased cost of building them is offset by decreases in additional medical care, research shows
Dermatologic Drug Prices Up Substantially From 2009
Findings for brand-name meds; generics also increased substantially from 2011 to 2014
C. Difficile Infection Tied to Higher Risk of Post-Op Mortality
Postoperative complications also increased in this patient population
Confusion Surrounding Osteoarthritis in Primary Care
Themes of complexity, dissonance, prioritization identified in video analysis of 19 OA consultations
Universal HCV Opt-Out Screening in Prisons Cost-Effective
Screening could prevent new infections caused by released inmates
ACP: Physicians Should Prescribe Generic Meds If Possible
Brand name medications not superior to molecularly identical generic medications
Six Months of Walnut Consumption Ups Dietary Quality
Significant benefits for walnut intake, even in the absence of dietary counseling to adjust calorie intake
Central Sleep Apnea Predicts Atrial Fibrillation in Older Men
A-fib tied to central apnea, Cheyne Stokes respiration, apnea hypopnea index in men aged ≥76
Music Can Help Doctors Develop Relationships With Patients
Cardiologist describes how showing her vulnerability through music has made her a better doctor
