GERD and Asthma in Kids: Any Connection?This F1000 commentary reports on a study whose findings do not support any causal role for gastroesophageal reflux disorder in children with uncontrolled asthma.
Faculty of 1000, May 25, 2012
Lung Cancer: New Drugs, Emerging TherapiesDr. Mark Kris highlights new developments in lung cancer -- including targeted therapies for small cell carcinoma and promising immunotherapies -- to be presented at ASCO® 2012.
Should Doctors Invest in Facebook?Investors often kick themselves for not having grabbed the opportunity to invest early in Microsoft or other companies that skyrocketed. Could Facebook be the same type of opportunity?
What Would Healthcare Be Like Under 'President Romney'?The Presidential election is months away, but physicians, consumers, and politicians are speculating on changes Mitt Romney might make to our current healthcare system. Here are some possibilities.
Medscape Business of Medicine, May 2012
Medscape's Best Places to PracticeLooking for a great place to practice medicine? You've got some terrific options. We analyzed physician density, malpractice coverage, insurance competition, medical board activity, insurance mix, income taxes, and cost of living in all 50 US states and the District of Columbia and come up with a list of the best -- and the worst -- states to practice in each region.
Medscape Features Slideshows, May 2012
More Patients, More Revenue, but Less Rush. How?Doctors may think the only way to increase revenue is to add services, do more marketing, and change their practice. But there are ways to make more money by adapting what you're already doing. Here's how.
Medicare Spotlights Hospitals With Especially Costly PatientsThe government has identified hundreds of hospitals whose Medicare patients are incurring especially high bills, a first step toward using bonuses and penalties to encourage more efficient care.
Antos on Why 'President Romney' Might Keep Parts of ACAIn this 2-part series, 2 renowned healthcare economists give their opinions of what US healthcare would look like should Mitt Romney be elected President in November.
