Patients Say Cost Matters Greatly in Choosing Doctor
Reasons to leave include unprofessional staff, difficulty getting scheduled, long wait to see doctor
FDA: New Device Treats Superficial Varicose Veins
Seals the affected superficial veins using an adhesive agent
Fear of Discrimination Keeps Many LGBT Med Students Silent
Thirty percent of LGBT surveyed said they didn't reveal sexual identity in medical school
Research Finds No Cancer Link With Pimecrolimus
Company-funded research followed nearly 7,500 children over 10 years
Propranolol Effective for Infantile Hemangioma
Propranolol 'first and only medical treatment approved to treat infantile hemangioma'
Doctors, Pharmacists Least Likely Health Pros to Divorce
But women physicians 1.5 times more likely than male counterparts
‘Most Comprehensive Map’ of Human Epigenomes Presented
Result of years of work by an international consortium of researchers
Article Emphasizes Importance of Apology in Medical Error
Apology laws unnecessary if physicians understand the importance of offering accountability
Many Adults Maintain Adequate Vitamin D With Minimal UVR
Review shows adequate serum vitamin D levels despite negligible ultraviolet radiation exposure
High Deductible Plans Factor Into Physician-Patient Relationship
Physicians may want to be proactive by detailing costs and options for patients