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Congress Passes Right-to-Try BillASCO, NCCN, and other medical groups remain opposed to the legislation passed by the House today, citing potential harms to
patients.
Lung Cancer Screening Rates Only 2% Across USA new analysis, which finds that the lung cancer screening rate among eligible current and former smokers is only 1.9% across
the US, should serve as a call to action, say researchers.
FDA Approves Denosumab for Steroid-Induced OsteoporosisThe US FDA has approved denosumab (Prolia, Amgen) for treatment of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis. European regulators
recently green-lighted the same indication.
Medscape Medical News, May 22, 2018
TIA, Minor Stroke Linked to Recurrent Stroke Out to 5 YearsLatest results from a large registry of patients with transient ischemic attack or minor stroke suggest that new strategies
for further risk reduction are needed in this population.
The Diplomatic Way to End the Patient VisitThere is no shortage of time pressure in today's visit, How can you end each visit in a clear and effective, but appropriate, manner?
Medscape Business of Medicine, May 21, 2018
Does Tort Reform Affect Patient Care?; MoreThe role of tort reform in patient care; grieving parents reach settlement with VA; medical malpractice boundary set in case involving deaf student; quadruple amputee argues to exceed state damages cap.
Eric J. Topol, MDDirector, Scripps Translational Science Institute; Chief Academic Officer, Scripps Health; Professor of Genomics, The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, California
Perspective
Extreme Diets: Fads and FactsRadical diets have exploded in popularity since the 19th century. We dig into notable examples -- from Fletcherism to liquid
diets to Beverly Hills -- reviewing their history, claims, and impact.
