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Hospital Design Has Little Effect on Patient Satisfaction
Aesthetics aren't as important as care from doctors, nurses, and staff, researchers note
Mitral Valve Repair Could Improve Mental Health
Researchers find procedure leads to reduced depression and anxiety
Stress Ups Risk of Peptic Ulcer Regardless of H. Pylori Status
Psychological stress increases the incidence of peptic ulcer, in part by influencing health risk behaviors
Invasive Strategy Improves Outcome in Elderly With ACS
Outcome better with coronary angiography for non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndrome
Genetic Mutations Found in Leukemia Rise With Age
But just having cancer-linked DNA doesn't mean the disease will develop, study authors stress
Screening for DM at Dental Visit May Be Effective Strategy
Researchers find testing blood from mouth is as accurate as finger prick at diagnosing condition
Dr. Craig Spencer Speaks Out About His Ebola Experience
Says society needs to have faith in the science-based infection-control protocols developed
Patients Give Favorable Report of Epilepsy Surgery
92 percent said it was worthwhile, with fewer seizures and higher quality of life
AMA: Key Steps for Minimizing Liability Risk in Telemedicine
Include defining minimum requirement necessary for establishing doctor-patient relationship
Oral Bisphosphonate Use Tied to Lower Endometrial Cancer Risk
Reduction in endometrial cancer risk with ever use in large cohort of postmenopausal women