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Oncology Mergers Are on the Rise. How Can Independent Practices Survive?
The number of community practices acquired by hospitals nearly tripled from 2010 to 2020, according to a report from COA.
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US Hospitals Prone to Cyberattacks Like One That Impacted Patient Care at Ascension, Experts Say
Cyberattacks led to delays in lab results, medication errors, and other system issues that could have cost lives.
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Doctors Endorsing Products on X May Not Disclose Company Ties
Researchers review posts by physicians on X, looking for key words that might indicate that the posts were intended as endorsements of a product...
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Surgeons Most Likely to Behave Unprofessionally: Study
“When things that are outside the control of the surgeon don’t go well that can lead to increased frustration and negative emotions, which will...
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The Appendix: Is It ’Useless,’ or a Safe House and Immune Training Ground?
It turns out the appendix, as easy to dismiss as it is to remove, may have a vital purpose after all, including protecting us from...
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Bariatric Surgery May Reduce Breast Cancer Risk for Some
“The surgical treatment benefit was predominantly seen in women with hyperinsulinemia, suggesting insulin may be used as a predictor of treatment...
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Gene Tests Could Predict if a Drug Will Work for a Patient
Pharmacogenetics could help physicians determine which patients would and would not benefit from medications.
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Florida Allows Doctors To Perform C-Sections Outside of Hospitals
Though touted as providing more options for pregnant patients, ob.gyns. and hospitals warn about dangers.
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Suicide in Surgeons: The Heavy Toll of a High-Stakes Career
Medical professionals are at increased suicide risk, with 6.3% of surgeons considering suicide, compared to 4.9% for the average US adult.
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How Physician Mortgage Loans Work for Doctors With Debt
Loans for physicians help them own homes early in their careers despite high levels of student debt.
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‘Big Breakthrough’: New Low-Field MRI Is Safer and Easier
New study describes ultra low–field MRI to allow for whole-body scanning.