March 2015 Briefing – Allergy
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Allergy for March 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
Legal Issues of Removing Patient From Practice Explored
Article provides suggestions to protect physician from liability, accusations of patient abandonment
Mobile Health App Use Continuing to Increase
More than one-third of doctors recommended mobile health apps to their patients in past year
2015 Match Sees High Proportion of Unmatched Seniors
2015 Match included largest number of registrants on record; all-time high in terms of positions offered
Nocturnal GERD Tied to Non-Infectious Rhinitis
Greater number of reflux episodes reported tied to higher risk of non-infectious rhinitis
Physicians Should Be Aware of Signs of Burnout
Stress is major predictor for burnout among doctors; operating in high-stress environment also harmful
ACS: Air Pollution Can Up Potency of Birch Tree Pollen
Pollutants plus climate change linked to increase in prevalence of allergies worldwide
Bariatric Surgery May Help Reduce Asthma Exacerbations
Obese asthma patients had half as many ER visits, hospitalizations after surgery
Electronic Solutions Underway for Rx Prior Authorizations
Two technology companies offering solutions that embed electronic PA in e-prescribing process
More Than 16 Million Americans Have Gained Coverage Under ACA
White House announces historic drop in number of uninsured Americans