Advertisement
Burnout is a growing problem among American doctors

Burnout Rates on the Rise for Physicians

0
Surveys show a nearly 10 percent increase across a range of specialties in the United States
Children born by planned cesarean delivery appear to have slightly higher odds of developing asthma than those born through vaginal delivery

Asthma Risk Up Slightly for Planned C-Section Children

0
But second study finds countries with low C-section rates had higher mortality rates for infants, mothers
Breast density is considered by many an independent risk factor for breast cancer. But new research from Croatia suggests it might not be that critical after all. The findings were scheduled to be presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America

RSNA: Importance of Breast Density in Cancer Risk Questioned

0
Croatian study questions the link, but U.S. experts disagree with finding
American women diagnosed with advanced

Survival Up for Patients With Stage IV Breast Cancer

0
Initial surgery to the primary tumor possibly be a factor

November 2015 Briefing – OBGYN & Women’s Health

0
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in OBGYN & Women's Health for November 2015. This roundup...
For patients in safety-net clinics

Lower Patient Satisfaction With High Clinician Computer Use

0
Observable communication differences seen in clinical encounters with high computer use
A new analysis suggests that parents who set rules and keep tabs on their teenagers may have kids who are more cautious about sex. The meta-analysis was published online Nov. 30 in Pediatrics.

Parental Involvement Does Impact Risky Teen Behavior

0
Teens tend to delay sex if Mom and Dad keep an eye on what they're doing, who they're with
More low-income women are being screened for breast cancer due to expanded Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act

RSNA: Breast Cancer Screening Among Poor Up Post ACA

0
Researchers report that expansion of Medicaid coverage is improving access to mammograms
About one in every eight American adults continue to have high levels of total cholesterol

CDC: Cholesterol Levels Improving But More Work Needed

0
Adults aged 40 to 59 did not achieve Healthy People 2020 goals in 2011 to 2014
Each $1 per pack increase in the overall tobacco tax rate over the years 1999 to 2010 may have contributed to two fewer infant deaths each day

Higher Cigarette Taxes Linked to Lower Infant Mortality

0
U.S. study suggests pregnant women may be less likely to smoke if tobacco prices are higher