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More research needed to curb unnecessary care, spending
Despite reports that doctors spend billions of dollars on unnecessary tests each year, the industry lacks adequate research on the overuse of healthcare services, according to research published in
Med school admission sans hard science? Mount Sinai says it's so
While traditionally, medical schools have used indicators like Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) scores and performance in advanced science and math courses to evaluate and admit students, the
Researchers call for database to track drug safety
A diverse team of physicians and public-health researchers is urging the creation of a national database of widely prescribed drugs to help monitor the risks and benefits of medications. The hope is
Report measures U.S. palliative care quality
Palliative care, which focuses on improving the quality of life for patients with serious illnesses, was first recognized as a specialty in Great Britain in the late 1980s. Since then, the discipline
