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Hospitals are increasingly switching to an employment relationship with physicians

Hospitals Increasingly Employing Doctors, Effects on Care Uncertain

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Switch to employment model not linked to improvement in any of four composite quality metrics
Diabetes is more widespread among descendants of Canada's First Nations people than among the general population

Diabetes Risk Higher in Canada’s First Nations People

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Eight of 10 will develop diabetes, and decades sooner than others
Despite growing concerns about creating drug-resistant bacteria

CDC: Prescribing of Antibiotics in U.S. Hospitals Still Too High

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And, significant increase seen in the use of newer antibiotics
Staff members at nearly one in 10 major U.S. cancer centers -- all of which provide palliative care services -- weren't certain such symptom-management and supportive care was actually available there

Some Cancer Center Staff Uncertain of Services Offered

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'Mystery shopper' study shows one in 10 facilities provided misinformation on palliative care services
Pokémon GO is becoming a dangerous distraction for drivers

Playing Pokémon GO Leading to Increase in Distracted Driving

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At least 14 crashes linked to the smartphone game during a 10-day period in July
A new sound-based therapy appears to reduce blood pressure and ease migraine symptoms

Sound-Based Therapy Can Reduce Blood Pressure, Ease Migraine

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Sound therapy balances brain signals, researcher says
For patients with chronic hepatitis C

Most Patients Prefer Oral Dual Therapy in Chronic Hepatitis C

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High response rate for dual therapy among cohort of patients with predominant genotype 3
For postmenopausal women with osteoporosis

ASBMR: Romosozumab Linked to Reduced Fracture Risk

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Reduced vertebral fracture risk at 12 months among postmenopausal women with osteoporosis
Internet addiction may signal other mental health issues among college students

Internet Addiction May Indicate Other Mental Health Issues

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Over-reliance on the web possibly linked to depression, anxiety, and impulsivity in college kids
Baby-led weaning that incorporates advice on minimizing choking risk may not increase risk of choking compared to traditional weaning practices

No Increased Choking Risk Seen With Baby-Led Weaning

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However, many parents need more information on how to safely introduce solid foods