Regional Differences in Scale of Harm Caused by Secondhand Smoke
Large differences exist worldwide in the scale of harm caused by secondhand smoke on nonsmokers.
All articles by Alyssa Capel
Do Patients Care About the Cultural Competence of Healthcare Providers?
According to results published in JAMA Network Open, nonwhite, low-income, and underin-sured patients were more likely to view the cultural competency of providers as important and less likely to report being treated with respect.
Testing Manufactured Organs on the Recently Deceased Raises Ethical Concerns
Despite increasing numbers of organ donations and optimized organ recovery, the current supply is not sufficient to meet current and future organ needs.
Can Healthcare Spending Waste Be Reduced?
Healthcare costs in the United States are approaching 18% of the country’s GDP, a figure greater than any other nation in the world. However, according to a 2012 analysis, up to 34% of this spending could be categorized as waste.
The Changing Gender Breakdown of Internal Medicine
Study results showed that although the percentage of women in internal medicine residency programs increased, the number of those pursuing in subspecialty fellowships decreased.
Using Community Health Workers to Improve Health Care in Marginalized Communities
Community health workers can serve a vital purpose to members of marginalized populations.
Study Finds Clinical Trials for Breakthrough Therapies Lacking
More than half of the new approvals of Breakthrough Therapy drugs were based on a single pivotal trial.
Wellness Vacations Prioritize a Healthy Lifestyle During Travel
Wellness travel comes in many forms: from coastal bike rides to weeklong workout programs with celebrity trainers.
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