U.S. Health Care Spending Increased in 2014
Increase in 2014 followed five consecutive years of historically low health care spending
ADT for Prostate CA Tied to Increased Alzheimer’s Risk
Research suggests dose-dependent effect
Med Ed Can Be Improved for High-Value, Cost-Conscious Care
Review shows knowledge transmission, reflective practice, supportive environment aid learning
CDC: Fewer Americans Struggling With Medical Bills
U.S. report shows 12 million are no longer in families having trouble paying for health care
Glove-Related Hand Urticaria May Be Rising in Health Care Workers
Glove-related hand urticaria described as form of symptomatic dermographism
Low-Risk Prostate CA Patients May Not Be Monitored Properly
Many men who chose 'watchful waiting' were not followed as recommended
AMA: Case Before Supreme Court Threatens Patient Privacy
Case involves Medical Board obtaining three years of prescribing history for doctor, after single complaint
Burnout Rates on the Rise for Physicians
Surveys show a nearly 10 percent increase across a range of specialties in the United States
November 2015 Briefing – Urology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Urology for November 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
C. Difficile Infection Tied to Higher Risk of Post-Op Mortality
Postoperative complications also increased in this patient population