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Women Less Likely to Be Full Professors Than Men
And male grant applicants report significantly higher startup support compared with females
Oncology Care Often Received at Multiple Hospitals
More than a third of colon cancer patients in study get care from different facilities
Complex Chronic Diseases Appear to Drive Frequent Admissions
1.6 percent of patients make up 8 percent of admissions, comprise 7 percent of direct costs
Substantial Costs to Sustain Patient-Centered Medical Homes
Study looks at personnel costs for staffing needed to deliver PCMH functions in two states
Cancer Incidence, Mortality Lower Among Hispanics
Variations in cancer risk due to differences in exposure to carcinogens, screening rates, lifestyle
Beta-Blockers Don’t Mar Acute Variceal Bleeding Prognosis
NSBB treatment is not a negative prognostic factor for short-term survival of cirrhotic patients
Misconceptions of Infection, Contagion Surround Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a highly stigmatizing condition; majority report feeling pity for those with psoriasis
Tai Chi Improves BP Control, Quality of Life in Older Adults
But does not help with metabolic syndrome levels, dyslipidemia, hyperglycemia
Support Tool Could Aid Decision on Total Joint Arthroplasty
Surgeons agree pain, quality of life are key to assessing appropriateness of TJA for osteoarthritis
Exercise Counters Fatigue-Related Mood Decline in Arthritis
Physical activity benefits mood in both osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis patients
