Prevalence of Disability 2.7 Percent at U.S. Medical Schools
Most common disability is ADHD followed by learning disabilities and psychological disabilities
Learning Interventions Can Improve Med Student Well-Being
Environmental interventions such as pass/fail grading system, mental health programs beneficial
Number of Cancer Cases, Deaths Up Globally
Researchers cite population aging and growth
Post-Op Readmission Linked to Delays in Functional Recovery
Having two or more readmissions within 18 months linked to elevated risk of dependence in IADL, ADL
Social Media Rarely Used by Plastic Surgeons
6 percent of posts about plastic surgery by plastic surgeons; 37 percent of these self-promotional
Depression, Suicide Ideation Prevalent in Medical Students
Prevalence of depression or depressive symptoms is 27.2 percent; suicide ideation, 11.1 percent
Review: Methodological Limitations for OSCC Biomarkers
Limitations include lack of methodological criteria within studies, lack of consensus on marker choices
November 2016 Briefing – Otolaryngology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Otolaryngology for November 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
CDC: Fewer U.S. Families Struggling to Pay Medical Bills
More Americans are experiencing relief with medical bills, but gaps remain
Link Found Between Surgery and Development of Guillain-Barré
History of autoimmune disease or malignancy may predispose some patients
