Exposure to Gas, Dust, Fumes Ups Risk of Mite Sensitization
In mite-sensitized subjects, GDF linked to physician-diagnosed asthma and wheeze
Latino Physician Shortage Has Worsened Since 1980
Decrease in Latino physician rate per 100,000 of the Latino population from 1980 to 2010
Patients Tend to Prefer Formal Physician Attire
Patient preferences influenced by age, geographic location, context of care
Americans’ Complementary Health Approaches Changing
Yoga practice and fish oil use up, some other supplement use down
Seven Tips Help Doctors Prepare for Meaningful Use Audits
Best way to prepare for an audit is to assume it will happen and make sure MU requirements are met
Research Misconduct ID’d by FDA Often Unreported in Literature
Only three of 78 published studies mentioned issues of concern uncovered by FDA
Confidence Not Accurate Measure of Prescribing Competence
Fourth-year medical students show lack of insight into their own prescribing strengths and weaknesses
Motivational Interviewing Can Help Reach Nonadherent Patients
Although working with patients to set personal goals may take more time, the investment pays off
Perspective on Dr. Davidson: ‘Be Like Mike’
Michael Davidson took on highest risk patients, sought to extend lives in cases deemed 'hopeless'
New Guidelines Issued for Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis
Testing is recommended, sinus imaging is not
