For decades, no-show patients have proven to be a costly problem for physicians. In fact, missed appointments lead to a staggering $150 billion impact on the […]

California is taking aim at algorithms used by insurers to make prior authorization and other coverage decisions with a new law that will put limitations on […]

Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease that triggers a local immuno-inflammatory response, potentially leading to periodontal tissue destruction and tooth loss. Affecting 1.1 billion people worldwide, […]

Despite 4 years of med school and 3-7 years in residency, when you enter the workforce as a doctor, you still have much to learn. There […]

For patients with edematous hemorrhoidal thrombosis, the first line of treatment is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as ketoprofen, in conjunction with an analgesic, as […]

Physician assistants (PAs) are educated as generalists — with the ability to switch medical specialties during their career. Andrzej Kozikowski, PhD, senior director of research at […]

Family physician burnout rates are among the highest in medicine. More than half (51%) reported burnout in a Medscape report this year; only emergency physicians (63%) […]