Physicians Should Plan Exit Strategy in Advance
Planning 3 to 5 years in advance recommended; practice can be transitioned rather than closed
AAMC: Significant Shortfall of Physicians Projected for 2025
Demand for physicians increasing faster than supply; shortfall expected to reach 46,100 to 90,400 by 2025
Susac Syndrome Is Possibility in Cases of Acute Confusion
Two cases demonstrate possibility of Susac syndrome for young patients presenting with confusion
Patients Want Doctors to Disclose Ties to Industry in MS Trials
Potential participants in trials of MS therapies want to know about conflicts of interest
Various Factors Influence Central Cord Syndrome Management
Patient, surgical, institutional factors influence surgical management and mortality
National Hospital Rating Systems Rarely in Agreement
None of the hospitals rated as high performer on all four national rating systems
Confidence Gap Between Male and Female Med Students
Women's answers more accurate than men's, but they are less confident in their responses
Changes Being Made to Med School Applicant Assessment
New skills being emphasized on MCAT; multiple mini-interview technique being adopted
Model Explores Impact of Vitamin D, Omega-3 Deficiency
Model explains influence of inadequate levels of vitamin D, omega-3 fatty acids on brain dysfunction
One-Third of U.S. More Than Hour Away From Stroke Center
Lowest access found in southeastern United States, researchers say
