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2015 Internal Residency Match Up Slightly From 2014
Number of U.S. medical students choosing internal medicine residencies up by about 5 percent
Physicians Should Be Aware of Signs of Burnout
Stress is major predictor for burnout among doctors; operating in high-stress environment also harmful
AAFP Issues Comprehensive Breastfeeding Toolkit
Toolkit is comprehensive resource; includes HHS business case for employer support of breastfeeding
CDC: Hypertension-Related Deaths on the Rise in U.S.
Most marked increases seen in those aged 45 to 64 and those over 85
Three Alcoholic Drinks Daily Can Up Risk of Liver Cancer
Expert panel looked at data on over eight million people to come up with risk factors for the disease
FDA Approves New Treatment for Anthrax
FDA cites preparedness for intentional release of anthrax
FDA: Eylea Approval Expanded to Include Diabetic Retinopathy
Among people with diabetic macular edema
FDA Warns Against Amiodarone Use With Hepatitis C Meds
Adding ledipasvir/sofosbuvir or sofosbuvir to amiodarone could cause symptomatic bradycardia
Doctors May Not Be Informing of Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
Only 45 percent of people with Alzheimer's or their caregivers say they were told of the diagnosis
Revised Guidelines Released for Peds Cardiology Fellowship
Societies release revised training guidelines, updating 2005 guidelines
