High empathy scores could become part of the criteria for getting into medical school, according to research published in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association.
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Despite hospital systems and health officials calling out the need for more primary care doctors, graduates of U.S. medical schools are becoming less likely to ...
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Regulations which reduce youth exposure to flavored e-cigarettes may aid in preventing young people who try e-cigarettes from becoming long-term e-cig users.
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Studies of adolescents and young people who have undergone bariatric surgery have found significant long-term reductions in weight and comorbid chronic diseases.
Read More »House Reauthorizes Support Services for Older Americans
For many older Americans, the key to being able to stay in their own homes is the dedication and commitment of family caregivers.
Read More »American Academy of Pediatrics Identifies Youth Soccer Injuries and Prevention Techniques
Youth soccer is a tremendously popular year-round sport with many physical fitness benefits, but, as with any contact sport, it carries a risk of injury to players that should be discussed with the family pediatrician.
Read More »Physician Groups Applaud Bipartisan Solution to Surprise Medical Bills
This bipartisan bill takes patients out of the middle, ensures that patients have access to health care services when and where they need them, and provides a level playing field between physicians and insurers.
Read More »When A Doctor’s Screen Time Detracts From Face Time With Patients
As Wei Wei Lee sat with her doctor to discuss starting a family, she felt a “distance” between them. The physician was busy on the ...
Read More »Never Say ‘Die’: Why So Many Doctors Won’t Break Bad News
PORTLAND, Ore. — After nearly 40 years as an internist, Dr. Ron Naito knew what the sky-high results of his blood test meant. And it ...
Read More »Using Artificial Intelligence to Improve Lung Cancer False Positives
With approximately 160,000 deaths in 2018 due to lung cancer, it is the most common cause of cancer death in the United States. The U.S Preventive Services ...
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