Quality of Life Is Similar in Older Patients Receiving Intensive vs Nonintensive Chemotherapy
Approximately one-third of patients in each treatment group experienced symptoms of depression and anxiety during treatment.
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Effect of Legislation on School Vaccination Rates May Be Limited
Assuming the current rates of medical exemptions persist, the overall exemption rate in California schools is expected to stabilize at 1.87% by 2027.
Dr Stephen Hahn Nominated to Head FDA
Radiation oncology expert Stephen Hahn, MD, has been nominated as the new US Food and Drug Administration commissioner.
Key Dimensions of Quality of Life Identified in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Researchers found data that showed that more than half of patient global assessment scores emphasized pain and the ability to function daily, rather than emotional distress, for patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Is Burnout Among Healthcare Providers Associated With Poor Patient Care?
Although reports in the medical literature suggest that physician burnout is associated with poor-quality patient care, this association may be exaggerated.
Length of Time Spent in the US Impacts Opioid Use Among Immigrants
The length of time spent in the United States by first-generation immigrants is associated with opioid use, according to a recent study in JAMA Network Open. There are an estimated 41.5 million adult immigrants in the United States, of which approximately 3.2 million (7.8%) report using prescription opioids. Because the current opioid crisis originated from…
Doctors Are Dissatisfied With Electronic Health Record Systems
The majority of physicians are dissatisfied with their current electronic health record (EHR) systems, according to survey results.
Bans on Flavored Products Can Reduce Any Tobacco Use in Teens
Teen use of both flavored and nonflavored tobacco decreases with enforced flavored tobacco restriction policies.
How Do Disparities in the Physician Workforce Affect Patients?
Recent research indicates that disparities related to physician race or ethnicity, sex, or disability status may play a role in physician burnout.
Medical Misinformation on Social Media and How We Can Stop It
The spread of medical misinformation is becoming increasingly common across social media. For example, a 1999 chain email on the use of “Cough CPR” in heart attacks was publicly discouraged by the American Heart Association following its initial circulation; however, because of the rise of social media platforms, the hoax has seen a resurgence. A…
Medicaid Expansion Has Positive Effect on Diabetes Management
Substantial improvements reported in states that expanded Medicaid with large diabetes populations
Understanding CBD: How to Advise Patients About Existing Laws, Clinical Evidence, and More
At Psych Congress 2018, Andrew Penn from the UCSF School of Nursing provides insight into the use of CBD in clinical practice.
ACOG Updates Guidance on OTC Contraception Access
The ACOG supports over-the-counter hormonal contraception access with no restrictions on age. Over-the-counter access should be expanded to include oral contraceptive pills, vaginal rings, the contraceptive patch, and depot medroxyprogesterone acetate.
Can Healthcare Spending Waste Be Reduced?
Healthcare costs in the United States are approaching 18% of the country’s GDP, a figure greater than any other nation in the world. However, according to a 2012 analysis, up to 34% of this spending could be categorized as waste.
Most Physicians Treating STIs Do Not Have Meds on Hand
Most office-based physicians who provide sexually transmitted infections (STIs) services report not having on-site access to the recommended injectable medications for same-day treatment of gonorrhea and syphilis.
Sweetened Drinks Represent Majority of Children’s Drink Sales
None of the 34 top-selling sweetened children’s drinks meet expert recommendations for healthier drinks for children, according to Children’s Drink FACTS 2019.
Providing Medicine at No Charge Alters Treatment Adherence
Free distribution of essential medicines was shown to improve treatment adherence. Bettering access to essential medicines can improve quality of care and move toward achieving univer-sal health coverage.
Do Malpractice Claims Change Physician Practice Patterns?
A recent study reported that approximately 9 of 10 US physicians practice defensive medicine to avoid malpractice claims,
Can the WMA Physicians Pledge Update Improve Care Abroad?
A 2017 update to the World Medical Association Physician’s pledge added language on is-sues such as respect for patients’ dignity and respect between colleagues.
Many Hospitals, Practices Not Screening for Social Needs
Screening for all five social needs was reported for 24.4 percent of hospitals and 15.6 percent of practices.
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