Minority Women Less Involved in Choices for Breast CA Surgery
Black and Hispanic women with breast cancer less likely to select surgeon, hospital based on reputation
Social Class, Race Biases Don’t Impact Surgical Decisions
Most respondents have implicit race, social class biases; these don't impact clinical assessments
ACC: CV Events Up for PCI With Everolimus-Eluting Stents
Second study shows similar risk of death for PCI with everolimus-eluting stents, CABG
More Than 16 Million Americans Have Gained Coverage Under ACA
White House announces historic drop in number of uninsured Americans
Gender-Specific Variation in Medical Specialties
About 85 percent of ob-gyn residents are female, while more males in surgery, emergency medicine
Patients Say Pain Control Is Key to Quality of Care in Hospitals
Patient-provider shared decision-making may improve pain outcomes
Getting Heard May Be Key to Getting New Job
Pitch for job was more convincing when evaluators heard it than when they read it
HHS Wants to Help Restore Joy of Medicine
Agency listening to physicians and addressing concerns including EHR usability, meaningful use
Clinical Trial Data Often Not Reported in Timely Manner
Delays in filing findings on new treatments mean patients aren't informed, researcher says
Damaged Kidneys May Still Be Viable in Transplant
For reasons that are unclear, certain organs even performed better six months after transplant
