AACR: Regular Aspirin Use Linked to Lower Cancer Mortality
Regular aspirin use linked to lower risk of dying from cancer, especially colorectal, breast, prostate cancer
Vertical Integration Insurance Products of Higher Quality
Slight increase in percentage of insurance products offered by hospitals, health systems from 2011-2015
90 Percent of U.S. Physicians Satisfied With Career Choice
AMA survey of physicians, residents, and medical students finds most are satisfied despite challenges
Post-Op Urinary Retention Common After Spinal Stenosis Sx
A post-op voiding care protocol recommended in elderly, after long surgeries
Obstructive Sleep Apnea May Increase Nighttime Urination
Researchers find nocturia reduced when CPAP is used
ACP Issues Challenge to Cut Task Burden and Put Patients First
American College of Physicians details policy recommendations to reduce administrative burden
TV Ads for ACA Enrollment Linked to Decline in Uninsured Rates
Counties exposed to higher volumes of local insurance ads had larger drop in uninsurance
Oxybutynin Frequently Used for Overactive Bladder in U.S. Elderly
Despite known adverse effects, including cognitive decline, oxybutynin most frequently prescribed
MRI-Based Strategy Reduces Biopsies in Prostate CA Screening
MRI-based screening could reduce unnecessary biopsies, overdiagnosis of low-grade cancer
Paid Malpractice Claims Cut in Half From 1992 to 2014 in U.S.
But, increase in mean compensation amounts and percentage of paid claims exceeding $1 million