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Physicians Should Weigh Mandatory Flu Vaccination for Staff
A federal advisory committee recommends that healthcare employers "strongly consider" mandatory immunization for employees if voluntary efforts fall short.
Medscape Medical News, February 10, 2012
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New Plan to Cut the Fat of the Military
Obese Americans in the military are a national security hazard and first lady Michelle Obama wants to see that change.
Reuters Health Information, February 10, 2012
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Stealing Physician IDs Yields 77-Month Prison Term
Stealing the identities of physicians to submit almost $19 million in fraudulent Medicare claims has landed a California man in prison for 6.5 years, the government has announced.
Medscape Medical News, February 10, 2012
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'Let's Move!' Aids Physicians in Childhood Obesity Prevention
Experts say the campaign not only makes it easier to talk about obesity with children's parents in the exam room but also targets systemic causes of the epidemic outside the office.
Medscape Medical News, February 10, 2012
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More Doctors Advising Patients to Exercise
Heartwire, February 10, 2012
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Increased Primary Hyperparathyroidism Risk in Celiac Disease
Reuters Health Information, February 10, 2012
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Medical Management Bests Stenting in Antithrombotic Failure
Medscape Medical News, February 10, 2012
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Fenfluramine-Derived Drug Responsible for Deaths in France
Medscape Medical News, February 10, 2012
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Ten Foods Provide Half of Sodium Eaten in US
Heartwire, February 10, 2012
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Antenatal Thyroid Treatment No Benefit for Young Children
Reuters Health Information, February 9, 2012
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Mild Thyroid Dysfunction Not Tied to Mortality in Elderly Men
Reuters Health Information, February 9, 2012
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Obesity Is Associated With Urinary Tract Infections
Medscape Medical News, February 9, 2012