Facebook Program Doesn’t Up Smoking Abstinence at One Year
But, intervention engaged young adults, increased abstinence at end of three-month treatment
Positive Link Between Air Pollution, Diagnosis of Dementia
In multipollutant models, only nitrogen dioxide, PM2.5 remained significant
Low Vitamin D Levels Tied to Interstitial Lung Disease
Findings include both high-attenuation areas, interstitial lung abnormalities on scans
Dozens of Medical Groups Join Forces to Improve Diagnoses
Diagnostic error is the most common cause of medical errors that patients report
Some Clinicians, Patients Record Clinic Visits for Patient Use
Overall, 28.3 percent of clinicians and 18.7 percent of public report recording clinic visits
Residents Should Take Advantage of Paid Time Off
Residents report making time for family, pursuing interests, and squeezing in important trips
Hospitals Charge 479 Percent of Cost of Drugs on Average
Seventeen percent of hospitals charge 700 percent of cost; 8 percent have markup over 1,000 percent
Research Links Doctor Burnout to Patient Safety Incidents
Physician burnout linked to increased risk of patient safety incidents, reduced patient satisfaction
Patient Health Information Often Shared Electronically
Most commonly observed types of PHI sent are referrals, laboratory results, medication lists
EPA Plan Will Maintain Carbon Emissions From Power Plants
Inadequate regulation of carbon pollution will likely have current, future consequences for human health
