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A majority of Americans taking part in a new poll said they'd be interested in genetic testing to see if they or their children are at risk for serious illnesses. The findings were published online March 6 in Public Health Genomics.

Poll: Majority of Americans Interested in Genetic Testing

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But researchers wonder if everyone is adept at accurately interpreting test results
The nationwide Physician Misery Index is 3.7 out of 5

Frustrated by Regulations, Doctors Increasingly Miserable

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Geneia and physicians introduce initiative to share ideas to restore the joy to medicine
Physicians should begin planning their exit strategy three to five years in advance

Physicians Should Plan Exit Strategy in Advance

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Planning 3 to 5 years in advance recommended; practice can be transitioned rather than closed
A psychosocial telephone counseling intervention can be beneficial for cervical cancer survivors

Psychosocial Phone Counseling Aids Cervical Cancer Survivors

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Improvements in depression; lasting improvement in gynecologic and cancer-specific concerns
Persistent nonadopters of electronic health records tend to be older

Persistent EHR Nonadoption Could Mean Lower Payment

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Less likely to receive additional payments for managing chronic conditions/complex needs
Clinical performance of digital breast tomosynthesis-guided vacuum-assisted biopsy (VAB) is superior to that of prone stereotactic VAB

Digital Breast Tomosynthesis Beats Prone Stereotactic VAB

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Superior clinical performance for digital breast tomosynthesis-guided vacuum-assisted biopsy
Labiaplasty is safe

Labiaplasty Considered Safe, With High Patient Satisfaction

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However, current practices remain greatly diverse
The expected shortfall of physicians is projected to reach about 46

AAMC: Significant Shortfall of Physicians Projected for 2025

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Demand for physicians increasing faster than supply; shortfall expected to reach 46,100 to 90,400 by 2025
A new study in mice hints at the success of a vaccine against the herpes simplex virus. The research was published online March 9 in eLife.

HSV-2 Vaccine Shows Promise in Experimental Research

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Study in mice hints at the success of a vaccine against the virus
Hormone replacement therapy for women may not be as potentially risky as previously thought

ENDO: HRT May Not Be As Risky As Once Thought

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But other experts warn it's too soon to say the treatment is safe