Mixed Topics
News
Does Anyone Really Understand Nutrition Labels?
Study shows that most people are either unable to read or follow nutrition labels, causing an increase in overeating.
News
VA Health Equity Report Details Disparities in Care
The first National Veteran Heath Equity Report details gender, ethnic, and other demographical disparities for comparative research among...
News
Elder Patients With Diabetes at Higher Risk for Cancer Surgery
New research suggests that the combination of aging and diabetes may be risk factors for cancer surgery and hospitalization.
News
Sick of Your Job—or Sick Because of Your Job?
Analyzed data from a national health survey reveals work influences people’s health based on occupancy and workplace environment.
Article
Metastasized Renal Cell Cancer in Remission With Sunitinib
Researchers report a case study describing the management of a patient with metastasized renal cell cancer treated with a multityrosine...
News
Not Getting Enough Sleep? NIOSH Wants to Help
Researchers from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health find health care workers the most deprived of sleep among other...
Government and Regulations
VA Secretary Shulkin Calls for New Powers to Fire VA Employees
In the wake of a VA employee caught watching pornography while with a patient, VA asks for faster removal of VA problem employees.
Article
Rare Cancer Gets Timely Right Treatment
A new case report shows the gravity of making assumptions when diagnosing patients with multiple cancerous lesions.
News
Flu Activity Falling Across the U.S.
The U.S. is seeing a rise flu activity based on the most recent data from the CDC.
News
Paid Sick Days Help Reduce Flu Exposure (For Some)
Cultural and structural workplace factors impact employees’ decisions to take sick time and prevent the spread of illness.