Cost-Effectiveness of Immediate HCV Rx in Early Disease Analyzed
Rx tied to substantial
costs that may compel clinicians, patients to consider delaying treatment
Article Emphasizes Importance of Apology in Medical Error
Apology laws unnecessary if physicians understand the importance of offering accountability
Antiviral Tx Improves Survival in Sorafenib-Treated HBV-HCC
Antiviral therapy with nucleoside analogues linked to improved overall survival
Wide Variation in Hospital Tx Patterns for Metastatic CRC
Use of metastatic site surgery, multiagent chemo increases as hospitals' volume of services increases
Eliglustat Safely Reverses Manifestations of Gaucher’s
Significant improvement in spleen volume for untreated adults with type 1 disease
High Deductible Plans Factor Into Physician-Patient Relationship
Physicians may want to be proactive by detailing costs and options for patients
Certain Macrolides Linked With Higher Risk of Pyloric Stenosis
Risk, though small, appears highest when medications given in first six weeks
Latino Physician Shortage Has Worsened Since 1980
Decrease in Latino physician rate per 100,000 of the Latino population from 1980 to 2010
FDA Permits Marketing of Device for Female Fecal Incontinence
Use of Eclipse System led to 50 percent decrease in episodes
Patients Tend to Prefer Formal Physician Attire
Patient preferences influenced by age, geographic location, context of care
