Business of Medicine
From the Journals
Parents say cancer prevention is the best reason to give HPV vaccine
Other reasons that ranked high were appeals to the vaccine’s lasting benefit and safety.
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Cosmetic procedures show continued growth
The minimally invasive sector was up by 2% in 2017.
From the Journals
Quality improvement initiative reduced unnecessary GAS pharyngitis testing, report says
Most providers perceived an improvement in their ability to communicate with families about appropriate antibiotic use and the need for testing....
From the Journals
Postmenopausal estrogen use down since 2006
Trends for oral and vaginal forms have not followed the same path.
From the Journals
FDA already balances safety, access to investigational drugs
A new study looks at the effectiveness of existing expanded access programs in the wake of enacting the Right to Try law.
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Azar blames PBMs for no drop in prescription prices
Unscientific survey by two senators indicates it’s not going to happen.
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6 ways to reduce liability by improving doc-nurse teams
Solid teamwork among physicians and nurses not only makes for a smoother work environment, it also helps to reduce medical errors and lower the...
Conference Coverage
Make adult immunization a profit center
NEW ORLEANS – “It is virtually impossible to lose money giving vaccines.”
Law & Medicine
‘Captain of the ship’ doctrine
Under the “Captain of the Ship” doctrine, physicians may face growing liability risks from their assistants’ negligence.
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Family medicine remains first in recruiting demand
“Demographic destiny” favors medical specialists over primary care.
