Mediterranean Diet Might Lower Endometrial Cancer Risk
Women who followed it most closely saw significant reduction in risk
14.9 Million New Cancer Cases Worldwide in 2013
Cancer is now second leading cause of death after cardiovascular disease
ASCO: Many Cancer Patients Interested in Genetic Profiling
Two-thirds of patients feel that tumor profiling could improve their treatment; many will pay out of pocket
Hospice May Help Surviving Spouse Cope With Death
Study suggests improved coping for those whose loved ones had end-of-life care
HSV-Derived Immunotherapy Promising in Advanced Melanoma
Study shows it helped a minority of patients, and experts say this approach has promise
Link Identified for Gallbladder Cancer, Aflatoxin
Cases with gallbladder cancer more likely to have detectable AFB1 adducts than controls
Caution Urged When Using EHR Shortcut Features
Information should be checked and updated to avoid cloning and up-coding
AMA: Avoiding Distress in Medical School
Drivers of distress include unsupportive learning environment, mistreatment, debt
CDC: Smoking Rates on Decline in Many States
But some people are using alternative tobacco products in addition to cigarettes
Front Desk Staff Has Key Role in Managing Practice Cash Flow
Tips to implement include verification of insurance status, collection at time of service, ease of payment
