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A considerable proportion of physician mothers report perceived discrimination

Most Physician Mothers Report Perceived Discrimination

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Overall, 77.9 percent reported discrimination, with 66.3 percent reporting gender discrimination
Overall environmental quality is strongly associated with increased cancer risk

Poor Environmental Quality Tied to Higher Cancer Rates

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Rural areas a bit safer than urban ones; environmental threats seem key, researchers say
An evidence-based medicine course has some positive effect on medical student critical thinking

Evidence-Based Medicine Course Beneficial for Critical Thinking

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Significant mean differences in confidence, inquisitiveness, overall score for undergrads
More women than men leave the practice of medicine

More Women Than Men Leaving Practice of Medicine

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Stressors include pay gap, burnout, and transitioning back following leave
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently added three new online resources to assist physicians already participating in the Merit-based Incentive Payment System and those exploring the opportunities available.

CMS Releases Resources to Help With Payment System

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3 new resources help physicians participating in, considering Merit-based Incentive Payment System
Only one in five Americans support a repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA)

Poll: Many Americans Concerned About ACA Repeal

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But, as has always been the case, support for the law depends on political affiliation
While the overall mortality rate among black Americans dropped 25 percent between 1999 and 2015

CDC: Mortality Rate for Black Americans Drops 25 Percent

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But CDC report also found they're still more likely to die at an earlier age than whites
About half of U.S. doctors received payments from the pharmaceutical and medical device industries in 2015

Half of U.S. Doctors Receive Payments From Industry

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And, market share for brand-name drugs down at hospitals with sales restrictions

April 2017 Briefing – Urology

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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 waste money and can damage patient care

Routine Blood Tests Can Harm Patient Care

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Authors of opinion piece say unnecessary lab tests contribute to rising costs, can damage patient care