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Doctors appear less likely to get divorced than most other health care professionals

Doctors, Pharmacists Least Likely Health Pros to Divorce

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But women physicians 1.5 times more likely than male counterparts
Fear of discrimination is a major reason why about one-third of lesbian

Fear of Discrimination Keeps Many LGBT Med Students Silent

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Thirty percent of LGBT surveyed said they didn't reveal sexual identity in medical school
Apology laws

Article Emphasizes Importance of Apology in Medical Error

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Apology laws unnecessary if physicians understand the importance of offering accountability
Elevated levels of plasma D-dimer are associated with attacks of hereditary angioedema due to C1 esterase inhibitor deficiency

D-Dimer Levels Up in C1-INH Deficient Hereditary Angioedema

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However, rhC1INH therapy not associated with thrombotic events
Some bakery products sold as free of cow's milk may not be safe for those with milk allergies because they still contain milk protein

Milk Protein Detected in Some ‘Cow’s Milk-Free’ Baked Goods

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Cow's milk protein detected in non-prepacked bakery products sold as free of cow's milk
In an environment where patients are increasingly aware of the costs of health care

High Deductible Plans Factor Into Physician-Patient Relationship

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Physicians may want to be proactive by detailing costs and options for patients
Occupational exposure to gas

Exposure to Gas, Dust, Fumes Ups Risk of Mite Sensitization

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In mite-sensitized subjects, GDF linked to physician-diagnosed asthma and wheeze
From 1980 to 2010 the Latino physician shortage worsened

Latino Physician Shortage Has Worsened Since 1980

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Decrease in Latino physician rate per 100,000 of the Latino population from 1980 to 2010
Patients often prefer physicians with formal attire and white coats

Patients Tend to Prefer Formal Physician Attire

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Patient preferences influenced by age, geographic location, context of care
Yoga is increasingly popular among U.S. adults and children

Americans’ Complementary Health Approaches Changing

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Yoga practice and fish oil use up, some other supplement use down