High Deductible Plans Factor Into Physician-Patient Relationship
Physicians may want to be proactive by detailing costs and options for patients
Mindfulness Program Helps Seniors Sleep Better
Small study found meditation improved sleep scores more than lessons on sleep habits
Targeted Panel Testing Superior for Neuromuscular Diseases
Diagnostic yield three-fold higher for comprehensive panel versus single gene testing
Cancer Patients Rarely Demand Unnecessary Treatment, Tests
Doctors' claims that this is fueling increasing health costs unwarranted
Kidney Failure Risk in CKD Up With High-Acid, Meat-Rich Diet
Switching to regimen higher in fruits, veggies might help stave off organ failure, researchers say
Patients Tend to Prefer Formal Physician Attire
Patient preferences influenced by age, geographic location, context of care
Limited Evidence on Management of Dyslipidemia in HIV
Recommendations based on existing guidelines for general population; many gaps in knowledge
Exposure to Gas, Dust, Fumes Ups Risk of Mite Sensitization
In mite-sensitized subjects, GDF linked to physician-diagnosed asthma and wheeze
ASCO Endorses ACS Guideline for Prostate CA Survivor Care
Guideline outlines recommended follow-up care for prostate cancer survivors
Prevalence of Fibromyalgia Varies With Criteria Applied
Higher prevalence, greater proportion of men with application of ACR modified 2010 criteria
