CDC: Biggest Rise in Recent Measles Cases in Illinois
Latest CDC tally has 141 people sickened in 17 states and the District of Columbia
Article Emphasizes Importance of Apology in Medical Error
Apology laws unnecessary if physicians understand the importance of offering accountability
Few Doctors Would Consider Euthanasia in Psychiatric Disease
Most find it inconceivable that they would grant a request for euthanasia, physician-assisted suicide
Fatigue, Distraction Play Role in Risk of Low Back Pain
Another big culprit: manual labor that involves awkward positions
New Sleep Guidelines Issued by National Sleep Foundation
Biggest changes for infants, elderly
Cost-Effectiveness of Immediate HCV Rx in Early Disease Analyzed
Rx tied to substantial
costs that may compel clinicians, patients to consider delaying treatment
Cancer Survivors Need Healthful Lifestyle Advice
Oncology care teams should provide guidance on lifestyle change as part of survivorship care
Post-Electrophysiology Mortality Usually Not Related to Procedure
Caution urged in using all-cause mortality as outcome measure for EP procedures
Many Women Not Receiving Recommended Radiation Tx
More than a third with locally-advanced disease don't get treatment aimed at preventing tumor's return
Varenicline May Help Smokers Not Yet Ready to Quit
But drug's side effects still worry some doctors
