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Many health care providers in the United Kingdom have little direct experience with online feedback

Most Providers Unaware of Online Feedback About Themselves

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Providers do not encourage patient reviews and often view such feedback as having limited value
The number of cancer survivors is projected to increase to more than 22.1 million by Jan. 1

Number of Cancer Survivors Set to Top 22 Million by 2030

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Fifty-six percent of cancer survivors diagnosed within past 10 years; 64 percent aged ≥65
Human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA detected from a mouth rinse may be an effective marker for prognosis during treatment of HPV-positive head and neck cancer

Mouth Rinse for HPV DNA May Be Biomarker in Head, Neck Cancer

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Persistent detection of tumor-type HPV DNA during treatment tied to increased risk for recurrence, death
Health care has modest effects on extending life expectancy in the United States

Access to Health Care Has Little Impact on Longevity

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Social, behavioral factors account for greater portion of premature mortality than does health care

American Society of Clinical Oncology, May 31-June 4

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The 55th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology The annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology was held...
Physician misconduct is being underreported and most Americans do not know where to file a complaint

Survey Indicates Physician Misconduct Is Underreported

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Most Americans do not know that state medical board is best resource to contact in case of complaint
A rapidly cycling work roster is effective in reducing weekly work hours and the occurrence of >16 consecutive-hour shifts as well as improving sleep duration of resident physicians

Rapid Cycling Work Roster Improves Resident Sleep Practices

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In addition, decreases seen in weekly work hours and in the occurrence of >16 consecutive hour shifts
For young adults

Young Male Adults Have Lower Cancer Burden Than Women

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Incidence of all invasive cancers decreased among men aged 20 to 49 years, increased in women

May 2019 Briefing – Otolaryngology

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Otolaryngology for May 2019. This roundup includes the latest...
Providing assistance for physician impairment and rehabilitation is addressed in a position statement issued by the American College of Physicians and published online June 4 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

ACP Issues Position on Response to Physician Impairment

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Rehabilitated doctors should be reintegrated into practice as long as patient safety not compromised