AMA: Ruling Makes It Easier for Insurers to Terminate Doctors
Court supported insurance company in termination of doctors after dispute over necessity of services
Growth Hormone May Benefit Bone Health in Older Women
But researcher says high cost, need to get shots in clinics make it an unlikely osteoporosis treatment
Sleep Deprived Surgeons Appear to Be Self-Regulating Well
Review indicates that doctors who operate the night before another surgery do well
Periop Bridging Unnecessary for Most A-Fib Patients on Warfarin
Arterial thromboembolism risk doesn't appear to rise without additional drug treatment
Lower RASDS Complications for Higher Hospital, Surgeon Volume
Lower rates of preoperative complications seen in revision adult spinal deformity surgery
Too Few Blacks, Hispanics Pursuing Careers As Physicians
Shortage of minority physicians may affect U.S. patient care, experts say
Corticosteroid Injections of Little Benefit for Low Back Pain
Any relief is likely temporary, review of 38 studies finds
Women in Academic Medicine ‘Manage Femininity’ to Succeed
Strategies for this include appearing easy-going or downplaying differences based on gender
Patient, Family Advisors Can Play Key Role in Practices
Advisors can help practices focus on patient-centered care, rather than assumptions about patient needs
Vitamin D Tied to Fewer Falls in Homebound Seniors
Homebound elderly might benefit from supplementation, research suggests
