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The risk for developing a glioma appears to go up with long-term use of hormonal contraceptives

Hormonal Contraceptives Linked to Higher Risk of Glioma

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But odds of any one user getting the tumor remain extremely small, experts stress
Physicians have ranked electronic health record systems based on five key performance areas

Physicians Rank the Best EHR Systems of 2014

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EHRs ranked in five performance areas, including quality of care, patient portal, technical support
For occupational groups in cancer care

More Stressors for Radiation Therapists Than Oncology Nurses

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Also have high coping strategy frequency; no difference in anxiety, depression, burnout, well-being
The incidence of hospitalizations for pulmonary embolism increased from 2001 to 2010

Incidence of PE Hospitalizations Rises From 2001 to 2010

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Seasonal variation seen in PE hospitalizations, with higher number of admissions in winter
Coffee drinkers have a lower risk of malignant melanoma

Coffee Consumption Linked With Reduced Melanoma Risk

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Trend toward more protection with higher intake
Patient satisfaction is high for shared medical appointments for preoperative consultation regarding Mohs micrographic surgery

Patients Satisfied With Shared Appointments Before Mohs Sx

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High patient satisfaction for preoperative consultation for Mohs micrographic surgery
Many physicians report encountering barriers when referring cancer patients to specialty care

Physicians Hit Barriers in Making Cancer Referrals

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Sixty percent of physicians report encountering any barrier to cancer specialty referrals
The terms in health care payer contracts are not immutable

Docs Should Negotiate Health Care Payer Contracts

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Items to negotiate include easing of prior authorization process, extension for submitting claim
For fourth-year medical students

Collaboration Between Med Students Cuts Diagnostic Errors

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Diagnostic accuracy higher for pairs than individuals assessing cases of respiratory distress
People undergoing chemotherapy and radiation for cancer may get an emotional lift from man's best friend

Therapy Dogs May Help Patients Persevere With Cancer Treatment

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'I would've stopped the treatment, but I wanted to come see the dog'