No Specific Findings to ID Recurrence in Head and Neck CA
No definite index of symptoms or signs indicating local recurrence, second primary malignancy
IOM: Most U.S. Patients Will Experience Diagnostic Error
Panel urges changes to an increasingly complex health care system
Health Insurance Deductibles Rising Faster Than Wages
One in five workers now have a deductible of $2,000 or more
Hematologic Markers Predict Nasopharyngeal Cancer Survival
High neutrophil-lymphocyte, platelet-lymphocyte ratios tied to shorter survival
Medical Schools Teaching Students About Costs of Care
Importance of understanding costs due to ACA, prevalence of high-deductible plans
Hemorrhage Post Adenotonsillectomy Less Common With OSA
Although children with obstructive sleep apnea appear to have more respiratory complications
Docs in Productivity Models Likely to Encounter Compensation Caps
Physicians, especially those working in a productivity model, must understand compensation caps
2012 Office Visits 57% Higher for Women than Men, Ages 1864
Visit rate also higher for adults aged 65 years and older
Mid-Morning May Be Best Time for Workday Break
Longer breaks, frequent short breaks linked to more resource recovery than infrequent short breaks
Volunteer Doctors Need to Check Liability Coverage
Immunity laws vary by state; liability policies vary coverage outside of regular practice
