Uber health let's doctors book rides for patients so they don't miss appointments
Uber has launched a healthcare specific ride service...
Medical TV Dramas May Be Skewing Patient Expectations
"Night Shift" Video Game May Aid Physician Decision Making
Physicians who played a video game designed to "improve heuristic thinking in decision-making," showed lower rates of under-triage than physicians who used traditional education.
Experts Pick the Top 10 Medical Innovations for 2018
The 2018 top ten medical innovations list includes advances in oncology, diabetes, ophthalmology, perioperative care and other therapeutic areas.
Robotically-assisted device cleared for surgery use
First Child with Double Hand Transplant Shows Great Progress 1...
In 2015 the vascularized composite allotransplantation team at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia carried out the first bilateral hand transplant on an 8-year-old boy.
Report Sheds Light on Physician Compensation by Location, Gender
A new report has highlighted significant compensation disparities for physicians along gender and geographical lines: goo.gl/ZS770B
Plant Packs a Powerful Punch Against Superbugs
Berries from a tree commonly found in Florida may contain an extract with the ability to disarm dangerous antibiotic-resistant staph bacteria.
Coffee, tea 'add-ins' count when counting calories
Coffee and tea add-ins like sugar and cream can have a significant impact on an individual's dietary quality...
An Innovative Educational Tool for Reducing Antibiotic Overuse
A new simulation allows clinicians to take part in a virtual conversation designed to improve communication around antibiotic use. For more information visit: goo.gl/OGnGzR
Top Medical Innovations Anticipated for 2017
ICYMI: 100 leading doctors and researchers have chosen their top medical innovations for 2017 ... goo.gl/7X9xtL
Ten early warning signs of Alzheimer's Disease
This video details the early signs of Alzheimer's disease. Identifying the disease early allows patients to get maximum benefits from available treatments.
A list of available pharmacological treatments can be found here: goo.gl/aHNUSz
New Infant Peanut Allergy Guidelines
New clinical guidelines recommend infants receive peanut-containing food as early as four months.Read more here: goo.gl/hjtyec
Video: Origins of HIV in the U.S.
VIDEO: On World AIDS Day we summarize new research that traces the origin of HIV in the U.S. and dispels the myth of 'Patient Zero'.
MPR Weekly Highlights, October 21, 2016
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