High Deductible Plans Factor Into Physician-Patient Relationship
Physicians may want to be proactive by detailing costs and options for patients
Medical Journals Should Not Be Swayed by Fear of Libel Lawsuits
Fear of corporate defamation lawsuits should not prevent examination of corporate products
Mindfulness Program Helps Seniors Sleep Better
Small study found meditation improved sleep scores more than lessons on sleep habits
Hot Flashes Linger Long After Final Menses in Many Women
More than half of women experience these symptoms for seven years or more
Certain Macrolides Linked With Higher Risk of Pyloric Stenosis
Risk, though small, appears highest when medications given in first six weeks
Patients Tend to Prefer Formal Physician Attire
Patient preferences influenced by age, geographic location, context of care
Limited Evidence on Management of Dyslipidemia in HIV
Recommendations based on existing guidelines for general population; many gaps in knowledge
Exposure to Gas, Dust, Fumes Ups Risk of Mite Sensitization
In mite-sensitized subjects, GDF linked to physician-diagnosed asthma and wheeze
ASCO Endorses ACS Guideline for Prostate CA Survivor Care
Guideline outlines recommended follow-up care for prostate cancer survivors
Osteoporosis-Treated Adults Have Elevated Risk of Mortality
Residual life expectancy for 50- and 75-year-old man starting treatment estimated at 18.2 and 7.5 years
