Physicians’ Contracts Can Affect Patients, Professionalism
Problematic clauses in contracts include blanket confidentiality clauses, termination without cause
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, March 4-7
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology The annual meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & and Immunology was held...
CDC: U.S. Cancer Mortality Rate Continues to Fall
But there's been a concerning increase in liver cancer
USPSTF Urges Screening for Adults at High Risk of Latent TB
Grade B recommendation issued in draft recommendation statement on latent TB infection
Large Number of Mutations Needed to ID TB Drug Resistance
Predicted resistance to rifampicin and isoniazid ID'd based on 238 mutations across 18 genetic loci
Dietary Glycemic Index Linked to Lung Cancer Risk
More pronounced link for never smokers, squamous cell carcinoma, those with <12 years education
Most Lung Cancer-Specific Tweets Relate to Support, Prevention
<20 percent of tweets about clinical trials; only one tweet linked to a patient recruitment website
U.S. Bans E-Cigarettes on Commercial Flights
To protects passengers from unwanted exposure to aerosol fumes
Spouse Education Level May Impact Choice for Rural Practice
Lower odds of working in rural HPSA for physicians married to a highly-educated spouse
SCOTUS: States Can’t Force Health Care Data Release
Supreme Court rules states can't force health insurers to turn over data
