AMA Suggests Ways to Encourage Use of Patient Portals
Suggestions include training staff on portal use; showing patients how to use the portal
Trend Alert: Sunburn ‘Art’ Growing Presence on Social Media
Experts warn against the dangers of the increasingly popular practice
Few U.S. States Mandate Human Papillomavirus Vaccine
Immunization protects against sexually transmitted disease, certain cancers, health experts say
Leisure Time Sitting Linked to Increased Risk of Specific Cancers
Effect was not seen in men, and held even after researchers factored out a lack of exercise
Breast CA Survivors Gain More Weight Than Cancer-Free Peers
Survivors, especially those who received chemo, gained more weight versus cancer-free women
High Doses of Antibiotic Ups Risk of Over-Anticoagulation
High-dose amoxicillin/clavulanate combined with warfarin linked to increased risk of INR ≥4
Arts Observation Curriculum May Be Beneficial for Medical Students
Learning to observe objectively and communicate observations important in clinical practice
Progress in Reporting Conflict of Interest Among IRB Members
Percentage of members who felt another member didn't disclose financial relationships down '05 to '14
ASCO Updates Guidelines for Colony-Stimulating Factor Use
Special article updates 2006 guidelines, including addition of tbo-filgrastim and filgrastim-sndz
Prenatal Genetic Tests Can Identify Maternal Cancers
Abnormal findings on early test don't always indicate birth defects, researchers say
