Changes Needed to Address Out-of-Network Billing at Hospitals
Anesthesiologists, pathologists, radiologists, assistant surgeons out of network in about 10 percent of cases
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Month: December 2019
Protection Similar With Single, Multiple HPV Vaccine Doses
Infection with HPV 6, 11, 16, 18 less prevalent among women receiving one, two, three doses of HPV vaccine
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Depression May Worsen QOL in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Depression also linked to higher RA disease activity, but no ties seen to pain or functional disability
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Marijuana Use for MS Tied to Legal Permissiveness
Most patients have accurate knowledge about the legal status of cannabis where they live
Read MoreAlmost 10 million in U.S. have faced sexual violence at work
By Carolyn Crist (Reuters Health) – Almost 1 in 18 women and 1 in 40 men have experienced sexual harassment in and related to the workplace, according to a U.S. study. That represents almost 7 million women and 3 million...
Read MorePregnant women can reduce their blood clot risk on flights
By Carolyn Crist (Reuters Health) – Pregnant air travelers face a higher risk of blood clots, but they can reduce their risks by walking airplane aisles, drinking water and doing calf exercises, according to a new review....
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First Generic Applications of Eliquis Approved
THURSDAY, Dec. 26, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has...
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Cannabis use rising faster among depressed Americans
By Lisa Rapaport (Reuters Health) – Regular cannabis use has risen more quickly among people...
Read MoreFathers should be screened for postpartum blues, too
By Vishwadha Chander (Reuters Health) – Screening fathers for postpartum depression is as important as screening mothers, researchers argue, and current guidelines don’t go far enough in urging doctors to identify...
Read MoreTransgender children sense their gender identities at young ages
By Lisa Rapaport (Reuters Health) – Transgender children may start to identify with toys and clothes typical of their gender identity from a very young age, a recent study suggests. And their confidence in their gender...
Read MoreE-bikes show distinct pattern of severe injuries
By Vishwadha Chander (Reuters Health) – E-bikes and electric scooters are becoming increasingly popular in the United States, but the powered bikes carry a higher risk of severe injuries than traditional bicycles and a...
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U.S. diabetes patients turn to ‘black market’ for medications, supplies
By Carolyn Crist (Reuters Health) – Diabetes medications and blood-test supplies are sold,...
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Susan Rafte: A 25+ Year Survivor of Metastatic Breast Cancer and Patient Advocate
In this episode The Onco’Zine Brief, recorded during the 42nd San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS) held December 10 – 14, 2019 in San Antonio, Texas, Peter Hofland talks with Susan Rafte, a 25+ year survivor of metastatic breast cancer and…
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Candid Conversations on Mets, Sex, and Side Effects: a Panel Discussion With Breast Cancer Oncologists, Women’s Health Experts and Patients
In this edition of The Onco’Zine Brief, recorded during the 42nd San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS), held December 10 – 14, 2019 in San Antonio, Texas, Peter Hofland talks with leading breast cancer experts, and patients about metastatic…
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Recreational marijuana becomes legal in Illinois on New Year’s Day
By Brendan O’Brien CHICAGO (Reuters) – Many pot-smoking adults in Illinois will ring...
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Allergan signs $750 million settlement with purchasers of Alzheimer’s drug Namenda
By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK (Reuters) – Purchasers of Allergan Plc’s Namenda asked a...
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Swapping out eggs, white bread for oatmeal linked to lowered stroke risk
By Lisa Rapaport (Reuters Health) – People who eat oatmeal for breakfast instead of eggs and...
Read MoreCountries implementing about half of WHO recommendations
By Carolyn Crist (Reuters Health) – About half of the recommendations suggested by the World Health Organization to reduce chronic disease are put into practice, according to a new study. Implementation is slowly...
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Vaping is taking off among younger children and ‘tweens’
By Lisa Rapaport (Reuters Health) – The proportion of e-cigarette users in the United States...
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Doctors and nurses in the UK not honored as often as other professions
By Ruhi Soni (Reuters Health) – People in the healthcare industry are less likely than those...
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