All this ob/gyn wanted to do was travel to underserved countries and treat those in need. Once she did, she realized doctors need a dose of realism with their altruism.
Evidence questions routine physical exams for asymptomatic adults, but clinicians must weigh their limited screening value against patient trust, expectations, and clinical judgment.
A laser reveals hidden vascular pathology, ocular findings signal cancer recurrence, and a possible link between eating disorders and retinal hemorrhage.
Brandy Root shares how her own diagnosis of gestational diabetes made her a more empathetic dietitian, giving her firsthand insight into the insulin resistance her patients face daily.
About 9 in 10 physician practices see at least some Medicare and Medicaid patients. Survey results also show how doctors view related changes to government healthcare insurance.
Two surgical approaches for uterine fibroids may ease symptoms and improve quality of life of premenopausal women, with no significant difference between the outcomes of these treatments at 2 years.
As drugs increasingly move into earlier-line indications, oncologists are facing growing uncertainty about what comes next, with limited evidence to guide decision-making, experts say.
