Pediatrics
One in five pediatricians drops families who refuse vaccines: survey
(HealthDay)—One of every five U.S. pediatricians regularly drops families who refuse to have their children vaccinated, a new survey shows.
Nov 2, 2015
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Health
Virtual credit card fees amount to 3 to 5 percent of payments
(HealthDay)—Payment with virtual credit cards (VCCs) is associated with considerable fees, although physicians are often unaware of these charges, according to the American Medical Association (AMA).
Jun 19, 2015
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Cardiology
Survey reveals Americans have potentially dangerous misconceptions about heart failure
Nearly six million Americans currently live with heart failure, yet a recent national survey found potentially dangerous misconceptions and knowledge gaps about the disease. In fact, nearly half of those surveyed got fundamental ...
Jun 16, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Americans confused about cancer risks
(HealthDay)—Fewer than half of Americans are aware that some major lifestyle factors can affect their cancer risk, a new survey suggests.
Feb 4, 2015
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Health
Attitudes, practices surrounding end of life care in ICUs vary among Asian physicians
A majority of physicians surveyed throughout Asia reported almost always or often withholding life-sustaining treatment in end-of-life care for patients in hospital intensive care units (ICUs) when there is little chance ...
Jan 12, 2015
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Health
Pharmacists less happy at work versus other occupations
(HealthDay)—Compared to other types of employees, pharmacists are not as happy, according to results from the TINYpulse employee engagement surveys.
Sep 30, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
College athletes with abusive coaches more willing to cheat
College athletes who have abusive coaches are more willing to cheat in order to win than players with more ethical coaches, according to new research published by the American Psychological Association and based on surveys ...
Jul 7, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Scoliosis tied to more back problems regardless of Tx
(HealthDay)—Adults with idiopathic scoliosis have a higher prevalence of back problems, compared to individuals without scoliosis, according to a study published in the May 15 issue of Spine.
May 22, 2014
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Health
Going live with EHR leads to frustrations, productivity hit
(HealthDay)—Implementing an electronic health record (EHR) system takes excessive physician and staff time and disrupts practice, according to survey results published Feb. 24 in Medical Economics.
Mar 3, 2014
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Doctors do not spend enough time planning their finances
(HealthDay)—Physicians do not spend enough time reviewing their finances, and half are behind in their retirement planning, according to a report published by the American Medical Association (AMA) Insurance Agency.
Jun 11, 2013
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