Dermatologist Visits Shorter for Asian Psoriasis Patients
MONDAY, Aug. 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Asian patients with psoriasis receive significantly less face-to-face time with a dermatologist than patients of other races and ethnicities, according to a research letter published online Aug. 3 in JAMA Der…
Learn MoreUn creciente número de estadounidenses piensan que es adecuado acosar a los funcionarios de salud pública
MARTES, 2 de agosto de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Las autoridades de salud pública de EE. UU. están en el punto de mira, como resultado de la pandemia de COVID-19, y se enfrentan a amenazas y acoso del público al que prestan servicio.Y a un creciente po…
Learn MoreNueve de cada 10 estadounidenses quieren que su información de salud se mantenga privada
MARTES, 2 de agosto de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Más de 9 de cada 10 estadounidenses creen que la privacidad médica es un derecho, y que sus datos de salud no deben estar a la venta, muestra una nueva encuesta de la Asociación Médica Americana (America…
Learn MoreRising Number of Americans Think It’s OK to Harass Public Health Officials
TUESDAY, Aug. 2, 2022 (HealthDay News) — U.S. health officials are in the crosshairs as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, facing threats and harassment from the public they serve.And a growing percentage of U.S. adults are fine with that, according …
Learn More9 in 10 Americans Want Their Health Info Kept Private
TUESDAY, Aug. 2, 2022 (HealthDay News) — More than 9 in 10 Americans believe that medical privacy is a right and their health data shouldn’t be for sale, a new survey from the American Medical Association shows.The survey unearthed concerns about dat…
Learn MoreLimited English Proficiency Tied to Worse Access to Health Care
MONDAY, Aug. 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) — In adults, limited English proficiency (LEP) is associated with worse access to care, according to a study published online July 26 in the Journal of General Internal Medicine.Natalia Ramirez, M.P.H., from the …
Learn MoreParental Leave Does Not Impact Residents’ Subsequent Board Scores
WEDNESDAY, July 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Taking extended leave during residency for parental or medical leave does not appear to impact subsequent board scores, according to a study published in the July issue of the American Journal of Physical M…
Learn MoreAlternative Medicine Popular Among Seniors, But Most Don’t Tell Their Doctors About It
WEDNESDAY, July 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Lots of older folks are turning to alternative medicine to help them with the pains of aging – but they don’t necessarily think that’s any of their doctor’s business.About 40% of older adults use at least o…
Learn MoreUnos anestesiólogos con demasiado trabajo pueden poner a los pacientes quirúrgicos en riesgo
JUEVES, 21 de julio de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Unos anestesiólogos agobiados y con demasiado trabajo podrían estar aumentando el riesgo de muerte y complicaciones de los pacientes hospitalizados, informa un estudio reciente.No es raro que un anestesi…
Learn MoreEarly-Career Practice Patterns of Sports Medicine Trainees Studied
THURSDAY, July 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) — For early-career sports medicine candidates, about 40 percent of the procedures they perform may be outside of the sports medicine subspecialty, according to a study published online June 30 in the Journal o…
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