Biomarker in Nasal Passages May ID Lung Cancer in Smokers
Simple technique is based on cancer DNA and seems accurate for use after chest CT scan, researchers say
Strategies Suggested to Protect Practices From Hackers
Small practices are a target, especially as larger organizations improve their security
Supreme Court Rules Patient Safety Data Subject to Litigation
Supreme Court of Florida reversed District Court of Appeal decision protecting patient safety data
$20 Million Awarded for Quality Payment Program Training
Up to an additional $80 million to be invested into training program over remaining four years
Drug Combo May Help Combat Hearing Loss
Lgr5-expressing cells differentiate into hair cells in high yield; >11,500 hair cells from single cochlea
Cyberattacks Remain Serious Threat to Health Providers
Processes, technology should be boosted against cyberthreats, which are becoming more sophisticated
Health Information Theft a Pressing Concern for U.S. Patients
44 percent of U.S. adults are worried about having their personal health care information stolen
CMS Rule Set to Stabilize Small Health Insurance Markets
Rule includes special enrollment period pre-enrollment verification, flexibility in level of cover
Doctors Often Write Rx for Antibiotics If Patients Expect It
Findings held true even if doctor did not suspect bacterial infection
CDC: Influenza Vaccine 48 Percent Effective Overall
More severe H3N2 strain a factor in reduced coverage
