Internists recommend ways to better align graduate medical education...
The Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine (AAIM) and the American College of Physicians (ACP) call for changes that better align funding for Graduate Medical Education (GME) with the nation's...
View ArticleLeading surgical oncology societies call for global curriculum to address...
Worldwide effort needed to address the rising cancer burden by streamlining the training of surgical oncologists.
View ArticleRobotic bottom may aid prostate cancer diagnosis
A robotic rectum may help doctors and nurses detect prostate cancer. The technology, which consists of prosthetic buttocks and rectum with in-built robotic technology, has been developed by...
View ArticleMedical students using electronic health records to track former patients
Many medical students are using electronic health records (EHRs) to track former patients but the practice, which students report as being educational, raises some ethical questions, according to...
View ArticleDoctors call on medical journals to improve health content on Wikipedia
Wikipedia is the most read source of medical information by the general public, as well as medical students, doctors, and policymakers.
View ArticleSocial media proves effective as a tool for antimicrobial stewardship
A new study from the University of Chicago Medicine examines the use of social media platforms to inform young physicians about proper use of antimicrobial agents such as antibiotics.
View ArticleFrequent simulation-based training may improve CPR proficiency among hospital...
A new training model improved CPR skills in a clinical setting according to research presented during the Resuscitation Science Symposium at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions...
View ArticleDoctors need to develop broader skill of empathy
Developing a broader skill of empathy is a more realistic goal for medical students and doctors than urging them to be more compassionate.
View ArticleGender gap in medicine remains in the spotlight in 2016
Medical News Today reflect on some of the gender gap articles in research, work-life balance, and pay for physicians that have been reported in 2016.
View ArticleUS patients treated by international doctors have lower death rates than...
In the United States, patient death rates are lower for internationally trained graduates than for graduates from a US medical school, despite international graduates caring for patients with...
View ArticleDr. Elizabeth Blackwell: A heroine for women
Dr. Blackwell overcame many obstacles to become the first female doctor in America. We look at how her achievements led the way for women in medicine.
View ArticleMany new doctors may be posting unprofessional content on Facebook
When researchers searched Facebook for the public accounts of all urologists who graduated from US residency programs in 2015, they found that a substantial proportion of these accounts contained...
View ArticleSpotting the vaccine-preventable diseases that are back in the waiting room
Measles, mumps, whooping cough, and tuberculosis are making a comeback. Why is spotting the symptoms in some cases like detective work?
View ArticleNavigating vaccine hesitancy: What can the physician do?
Why are some parents concerned about vaccines? Learn what physicians can do to help parents understand the importance of vaccines for their children.
View ArticleA doctor's life-enhancing experience of working on a humanitarian TB project
Tuberculosis is the deadliest infectious disease worldwide. What happened when a doctor from Northern Ireland went to Georgia to work with TB patients?
View ArticleChecklist program reduced large-scale post-surgery deaths
After voluntary introduction of a WHO surgical checklist for reducing avoidable risks in 14 hospitals, there was a significant drop in post-surgery deaths.
View ArticleDoctors: Too busy for a book club? Join a virtual one
In this article, we check out how a book discussion on Twitter can allow people from all over the globe to connect - and it's not just for doctors.
View ArticleA day in the life of a general practitioner
A GP’s role is bewilderingly diverse: from newborn to grandparent, and from alopecia to zygomycosis. In this article, we walk a mile in one GP's shoes.
View ArticlePersonal branding for doctors: Being yourself can enhance your practice
Make the most of how others perceive you by consciously defining and actively managing your brand. Find out how to get started in this article.
View ArticleThe top five social media tools for physicians
Using social media allows doctors to connect with colleagues and patients. We show you which platforms are best and how to get started.
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