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New cancer data spark outcry from patient advocates
The American Cancer Society on Jan. 13 revealed what it called ‘alarming’ news about prostate cancer.
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Don’t cross the friends line with patients
A physician’s life can be lonely. So, when a patient invites you for coffee or a game of pickleball, do you accept?
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Meet the JCOM Author with Dr. Barkoudah: Diagnostic Errors in Hospitalized Patients
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Meet the JCOM Author with Dr. Barkoudah: Development of a Safety Awards Program at a VA Health Care System
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Meet the JCOM Author with Dr. Barkoudah: Teaching Quality Improvement to Internal Medicine Residents
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FDA wants annual COVID boosters, just like annual flu shots
The booster’s formulation would be selected in June targeting the most threatening COVID-19 strains.
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Over half of ED visits from cancer patients could be prevented
The number of potentially preventable ED visits documented each year increased over the period that the authors of the new research studied.
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High-deductible health plans detrimental for those with diabetes
Individuals forced to switch to high-deductible plans appear to ration care, leading to more hypo- and hyperglycemic events.