AMA Suggests Ways to Encourage Use of Patient Portals
Suggestions include training staff on portal use; showing patients how to use the portal
Weight Disqualifies 1 in 3 Young Adults From U.S. Military
61 percent rise in obesity among the U.S. military's active duty forces since 2002
Trend Alert: Sunburn ‘Art’ Growing Presence on Social Media
Experts warn against the dangers of the increasingly popular practice
Hospital Volume Impacts Peds Post-Urologic Op Complications
Risk of postoperative complications increased for pediatric patients at non-high volume hospitals
Few U.S. States Mandate Human Papillomavirus Vaccine
Immunization protects against sexually transmitted disease, certain cancers, health experts say
Alcohol Use Appears to Impair Driving More Than Cannabis Use
And combination of the two increases risks but effect isn't doubled
Second Severe Allergic Reaction Within Hours Isn’t Uncommon
Researchers find about one in seven children have repeat episode
Caution: Increasing Trend of Foraging for Mushrooms
Wrong choices can lead to liver failure, death, researchers warn
Body Contact of Players Blamed for Most Soccer Concussions
Limiting aggressive contact would be more effective than just banning 'heading' of ball, researcher says
Arts Observation Curriculum May Be Beneficial for Medical Students
Learning to observe objectively and communicate observations important in clinical practice
