HSV-2 Vaccine Shows Promise in Experimental Research
Study in mice hints at the success of a vaccine against the virus
Family Hx of Prostate CA May Increase Risk of Breast CA Too
Doctors should ask about medical history of first-degree male relatives, researchers say
Physical Labor, High BP, Multiple Meds Affect Male Fertility
All among the factors that may lower sperm quality and make men less fertile
National Hospital Rating Systems Rarely in Agreement
None of the hospitals rated as high performer on all four national rating systems
Confidence Gap Between Male and Female Med Students
Women's answers more accurate than men's, but they are less confident in their responses
Changes Being Made to Med School Applicant Assessment
New skills being emphasized on MCAT; multiple mini-interview technique being adopted
FDA Launches First App to Identify Drug Shortages
App IDs shortages, resolved shortages, product discontinuation; can be used to report shortages
Rush University Adds Patient Scores to Doctor Profiles
Scores based on 30 or more patient surveys completed in one-year period
Research Measures Perceptions of Physician Compassion
Patients perceive higher level of compassion among physicians who provide a more optimistic message
Sedative Pre-Anesthesia Doesn’t Increase Patient Satisfaction
Trend in the United States is not to give patients these meds before procedure
