Most Physician Mothers Report Perceived Discrimination
Overall, 77.9 percent reported discrimination, with 66.3 percent reporting gender discrimination
Poor Environmental Quality Tied to Higher Cancer Rates
Rural areas a bit safer than urban ones; environmental threats seem key, researchers say
Evidence-Based Medicine Course Beneficial for Critical Thinking
Significant mean differences in confidence, inquisitiveness, overall score for undergrads
More Women Than Men Leaving Practice of Medicine
Stressors include pay gap, burnout, and transitioning back following leave
CMS Releases Resources to Help With Payment System
3 new resources help physicians participating in, considering Merit-based Incentive Payment System
Poll: Many Americans Concerned About ACA Repeal
But, as has always been the case, support for the law depends on political affiliation
CDC: Mortality Rate for Black Americans Drops 25 Percent
But CDC report also found they're still more likely to die at an earlier age than whites
Half of U.S. Doctors Receive Payments From Industry
And, market share for brand-name drugs down at hospitals with sales restrictions
April 2017 Briefing – Urology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Urology for April 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
Routine Blood Tests Can Harm Patient Care
Authors of opinion piece say unnecessary lab tests contribute to rising costs, can damage patient care