Patients Say Cost Matters Greatly in Choosing Doctor
Reasons to leave include unprofessional staff, difficulty getting scheduled, long wait to see doctor
Doctors, Pharmacists Least Likely Health Pros to Divorce
But women physicians 1.5 times more likely than male counterparts
Three Meds for Diabetic Macular Edema Compared
Aflibercept has slight advantage over bevacizumab, ranibizumab, but cost is an issue
Fear of Discrimination Keeps Many LGBT Med Students Silent
Thirty percent of LGBT surveyed said they didn't reveal sexual identity in medical school
Unhealthy Outpacing Healthy Eating in Most World Regions
The United States has one of the lowest-quality diets in the world
Lack of Sleep Tied to Increased Levels of Free Fatty Acids
Findings may help explain why getting too little sleep might boost diabetes risk
Article Emphasizes Importance of Apology in Medical Error
Apology laws unnecessary if physicians understand the importance of offering accountability
Increasing Dietary Fiber Leads to Other Healthy Changes
Trial comparing simple dietary change to more complicated regimen found similar health benefits
Many Adults Maintain Adequate Vitamin D With Minimal UVR
Review shows adequate serum vitamin D levels despite negligible ultraviolet radiation exposure
At Least 4 to 5 Percent Weight Loss Needed to Cut Diabetes Risk
Findings in Japanese men with visceral fat accumulation, hemoglobin A1C of 5.6 to 6.4 percent
