Prescribing Drugs ‘Off-Label’ Can Pose Serious Safety Risks
Study raises concerns about using meds to treat conditions for which they weren't approved
Increasing Numbers of Med School Applicants, Enrollees
Med school classes continuing to diversify, with increases in nearly every racial/ethnic category
AAFP Encourages Family Doctors to Consider Prescribing Naloxone
Coprescription urged for patients, family members, close friends when patient at risk of overdose
Anorexia Nervosa Linked to Some Markers of Oxidative Stress
Review shows increase in apolipoprotein B levels in AN; not moderated by BMI, measurement method
Face-Lifts Do Not Lead to Improvement in Self-Esteem
Researchers note that sense of self-worth is more complicated than appearance alone
Synchronized Prescription Renewal Process Saves Time
Renewing all patient's stable medications for 12 to 15 months can save time and money
More Prescription Opioid Addicts Are Turning to Heroin
Interviews with addicts confirm desire for cheaper, more plentiful substitute
Nearly 15 Percent of Plans Lack In-Network Specialists
Most commonly excluded specialists are in endocrinology, rheumatology, and psychiatry
Physician Emphasizes Importance of Saying Thank You
Doctor reports feeling deeper connection to his patients; improvement in patient satisfaction score
ADHD Meds Up Cardiac Event Risk in Long-QT Syndrome
Male patients in particular have an increased risk of cardiac events
