Local Transmission of Zika Likely Occurring in FloridaFour infected individuals represent the first instances of local transmission of the virus in the continental United States.
The CDC expects to see more such cases here.
Medscape Medical News, July 29, 2016
'Visionary' Psychiatrist New NIMH DirectorJoshua Gordon, MD, PhD, is a 'visionary psychiatrist and neuroscientist with deep experience in mental health research and
practice,' the NIH says.
Medscape Medical News, July 29, 2016
'Ice Bucket Challenge' Helps Find New ALS-Related GeneDonations from the online phenomenon that swept the country 2 years ago are being credited with directly helping researchers
to discover variants in the NEK1 gene that may increase risk for ALS.
Medscape Medical News, July 29, 2016
Brouhaha About Metastatic Prostate Cancer in USHeadlines in major media outlets declared that deadly, advanced prostate cancer is on the rise, but some experts said a new
study did not prove the point.
There is controversy surrounding the VA's proposed rule on independent practice for APRNs. Learn about the views of professional
organizations, see what the research shows, and learn how clinicians find ways to practice together.
HPV Vaccines Work, So Why Aren't Doctors Recommending Them?Many women die each year from preventable cervical cancer, yet doctors aren't urging their younger patients to get vaccinated--possibly to avoid awkward discussions about STDs, an ethicist says.
Medscape Business of Medicine, July 27, 2016
How to Negotiate the Best Raise PossiblePhysicians may be leery of pressing for better pay or more perks. But doing so the right way could help make a strong case for more money.
Eric J. Topol, MDDirector, Scripps Translational Science Institute; Chief Academic Officer, Scripps Health; Professor of Genomics, The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, California
