21 Percent of Americans Report Experiencing a Medical Error
Survey results show patients and families feel some responsibility for patient safety
Pay Inequality, Work-Life Balance Top Concerns for Female Docs
Despite challenges, 86 percent say they are likely to continue practicing as doctors for rest of career
Scientists Support Genome Editing to Prevent Disease
Majority of survey respondents support gene editing to treat diseases but not human enhancement
Fewer Deaths Projected With Switch to Electronic Cigarettes
Under pessimistic model, 1.6 million premature deaths prevented, 20.8 million fewer life-years lost
Communication Program Doesn’t Raise Hospital Liability Costs
The few program events that met eligibility criteria for compensation were not costly to resolve
September 2017 Briefing – Otolaryngology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Otolaryngology for September 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
Certified Plastic Surgeons Underrepresented on Instagram
Most posts associated with 21 plastic surgery-related hashtags on Instagram are self-promotional
Embezzlement Widespread in Medical Practices
Red flags include employee being secretive about their work, working late, not wanting to share tasks
Optimal Length of Post-Op Opioid Pain Medication Rx Identified
Optimal length for each procedure lies between observed median prescription length and early nadir
ASTRO: Aggressive Reduction of Radiation Beneficial in OPSCC
In HPV-related disease, the approach linked to high cure rates, reduced side effects
