Although doctors are more and more reliant on diagnostic tests, a thorough physical exam is still an important piece in determining the cause of a patient’s symptoms.
A recent study found that only 4% of clinical trials were fully independent from the industry funding the trials.
Studies from various states show that somewhere between 30-50% of death certificates list incorrect causes of death.
Bariatric surgery may help obese patient reduce their risk of serious heart problems
Medical negligence cases can be challenging in part due to how we define "negligence".
False-Positive test results are more common than you think.
Recently, 9 doctors in California are accused by the Medical Board of overprescribing opioid medications, resulting in overdoses.
Computer generated meta-analysis is replacing original work in more and more medical journals.