Allergic reaction: Food allergies increasing, especially among children Treatment and management present a challenge for physicians. - Dec. 29
Malaria vaccine proving promising Researchers are planning phase III trials. - Dec. 29
Screening, tobacco control drive cancer declines Referrals for mammograms and colonoscopies from a patient's medical home are found to boost follow-through. - Dec. 29
Exercise, weight control, adequate sleep found to reduce cancer risk Both fitness and fatness appear to play an important role in breast cancer risk. - Dec. 29
Shorter antibiotic course for latent TB increases compliance The fight against this respiratory illness has been hampered by time-intensive, hard-to-take regimens. - Dec. 29
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Medicaid safety net Strong enough to hold?
"I'm sorry" Why is that so hard for doctors to say?
Sharing your space Things to consider when looking for an office mate
Obama budget freezes physicians' Medicare pay for 10 yearsIf Congress follows the White House proposal, $371 billion would go toward reversing planned annual cuts but would not increase Medicare rates.
"Speed dating" matches physicians, patientsA Texas hospital uses the matchmaking model as an informal way for both parties to check out compatibility before entering a doctor-patient relationship.
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