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There is substantial variability between radiologists and technologists in recommendation rates for additional imaging during ultrasound interpretation

Substantial Variability Among Clinicians in Imaging Recs

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Various patient, examination factors do not affect frequency of additional ultrasound
The risks of developing an ipsilateral breast event and an invasive IBE increased over time for patients with ductal carcinoma in situ who were selected on the basis of favorable clinical and pathologic characteristics for surgical excision without radiation

Ipsilateral Breast Event Risk Higher Over Time With DCIS

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Findings in patients with surgery, no radiation based on favorable clinical factors
In academic medicine

Women Less Likely to Be Full Professors Than Men

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And male grant applicants report significantly higher startup support compared with females
Many patients receive surgical and medical oncology care from different hospitals

Oncology Care Often Received at Multiple Hospitals

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More than a third of colon cancer patients in study get care from different facilities
An atypical presentation of contact dermatitis due to ultrasound gel has been reported in a 67-year-old male patient. The case report was published online Sept. 8 in the Journal of Dermatology.

Case Report Describes Contact Dermatitis From Ultrasound Gel

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Atypical purpuric cutaneous presentation located on vascular axes after arterial Doppler
An online educational program aims to help physicians get back to work and reduce the nation's physician shortage

Physician Re-Entry Program Set to Redress Physician Shortage

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Program open to physicians of any specialty who complete an intensive online curriculum
The total population of actively licensed physicians in the United States and the District of Columbia has increased by 4 percent since 2012

4% Increase in Population of Actively Licensed Physicians

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Total population up to 916,264 in 2014; 12,168 more physicians being added annually than lost
Childhood cancer survivors who have had one stroke are at high risk for having another

Childhood CA Survivors Who Have Stroke at Higher Risk of Second

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Rate is double that of people without cancer who've lived through one stroke
Telemedicine can be beneficial

ACP Supports Expanded Role of Telemedicine for Health Care

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Responsible telemedicine can take place when a physician-patient relationship has been established
Among electronic health record products

EHR Vendors Not Adhering to Usability Certification Standards

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Several widely used EHR products found not to adhere to ONC certification requirements