Proactive Approach Encouraged for Online Patient Reviews
Most patients use online reviews as first step to find new doctor; form an opinion from one to six reviews
AAP: Hep B Vaccine to Be Given Within First 24 Hours of Life
Birth vaccine should be given for all medically stable infants weighing ≥2,000 g
Clinicians Urged to Heighten Alert for Perinatal Suicide Risk
Research shows first year after pregnancy is an especially vulnerable time
Gender-Specific High-Risk ‘Window’ Seen in Alzheimer’s
Women genetically predisposed to Alzheimer's more susceptible than men from 65 to 75 years of age
Estrogen Via Patch Superior for Menopausal Sexual Symptoms
Transdermal, not oral, estrogen modestly improved sexual function in early postmenopausal women
Coffee Consumption Linked to Improved Longevity
Four cups a day could reduce risk by 64 percent, researchers say
Options Available for Estrogen Depletion After Breast Cancer
Women should be encouraged to optimize lifestyle and should not be treated with hormone therapy
Younger Adults, Especially Men, Lag in HTN Treatment, Control
Only four in 10 with the condition get it under control, researchers say
Less Than Half of Seniors With A-Fib Receive Anticoagulants
Increase in overall anticoagulant use over time, mainly due to increase in new oral anticoagulants
Flame Retardants Associated With Reduced IVF Success
Link found between exposure to a certain chemical and failed in vitro fertilization attempts
