Article Weighs Paying Off Student Loans Versus Investment
For young physicians, issues to consider include whether debt is stressful, interest rate on loans
Half of Cancer Deaths Due to Past, Current Smoking
Eighty percent of lung cancer deaths linked to smoking, researchers say
FCGR3B Copy Number Loss Ups SLE, Lupus Nephritis Risk
Increased risk of systemic lupus erythematosus, lupus nephritis with copy number loss, not gain
Some Graduating Seniors Not Matching to Residency Positions
More than 250 seniors didn't match to residency; reasons include failing exams, poor interview skills
Extra Time During MCAT Linked to Less Success in Med School
No impact on medical school admission rate, but lower rate of passing Step examinations
Greater Decline in Renal Function With Warfarin in A-Fib
Greater decline in glomerular filtration rate for warfarin versus dabigatran etexilate
Geographic Location Most Important for Residents
Lifestyle, adequate call hours and personal time, good financial package also important
Report Offers Guidance on Medical Ethics Education
Novel approaches to learning encouraged, such as flipped classroom, use of reflective narratives
Analysis Targets U.S. Hospitals With Highest Markups
In the 50 hospitals with highest charge-to-cost ratio, charges 10-fold above Medicare-allowable costs
AMA Offers Guidance for Physician-Hospital Relationships
Six principles of success described for integrated leadership between hospitals, physicians
