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15 Nov
Can AI Boost Accuracy of Doctors' Diagnoses?

Can AI Boost Accuracy of Doctors' Diagnoses?

AI can’t yet help doctors improve their ability to diagnose complex conditions, a sobering new study has found.

Doctors had about the same diagnostic accuracy whether or not they were using ChatGPT Plus, according to results published recently in the journal

DoctorsHospitals
14 Nov
Telling Your Doctor About a Health Issue Doesn't Mean It Enters Medical Record

Telling Your Doctor About a Health Issue Doesn't Mean It Enters Medical Record

THURSDAY, Nov. 14, 2024 (HealthDay news) -- Don't think your doctor is always taking your health concerns seriously? You might be right.

New research reveals that primary care physicians frequently won’t write down health issues raised by patients into their medica...

Doctors
15 Oct
3 Years of Med School Might Be Enough to Produce Quality Doctors

3 Years of Med School Might Be Enough to Produce Quality Doctors

It’s typically thought that medical school requires four years of study after graduating college.

But doctors might be able to shave a year off their medical education and still do a great job treating patients, a new study finds.

Graduates who took three yea...

Doctors
10 Oct
A Robot Finger Might Someday Take Your Pulse, Check for Tumors

A Robot Finger Might Someday Take Your Pulse, Check for Tumors

A newly developed soft robotic finger with a sophisticated sense of touch could one day help your doctor perform routine office examinations, a new study suggests.

The finger can take a person’s pulse and detect abnormal lumps, researchers reported Oct. 10 in the j...

Medical Technology: Misc.Cancer: Misc.Doctors
22 Aug
Female Doctors Face Higher Risk for Suicide

Female Doctors Face Higher Risk for Suicide

Suicide rates among female doctors are significantly higher than those of the general population, a new study finds.

Female doctors hav...

AnxietyDepressionDoctorsSuicide
16 Aug
Likelihood of Dementia Getting Diagnosed Varies Widely Across U.S.

Likelihood of Dementia Getting Diagnosed Varies Widely Across U.S.

Where you live in the United States could play a role in whether you get a timely diagnosis of dementia, a new study says.

The same person can have twice as much chance of getting a dementia diagnosis in some areas of the country than others, researchers found.

And...

NeurologyAging: Misc.DoctorsDementia
07 Aug
Feel Judged by Your Doctor? You Might Not Be Imagining It

Feel Judged by Your Doctor? You Might Not Be Imagining It

It’s tough to open up to a doctor, even though it’s vital if patients want the best care for what ails them.

Why the reticence? People worry they’ll be judged by their doctor if they share mistaken beliefs or false ideas.

Now, a new study finds...

Doctors
31 Jul
Some Americans Lost Trust in Medical Profession During Pandemic

Some Americans Lost Trust in Medical Profession During Pandemic

The number of people who trust doctors dropped steeply during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study says.

Worse, those who lost their faith in medicine are less likely to get vaccinate...

DoctorsHospitals
30 Jul
Doctor-Patient Connection: The Eyes Have It

Doctor-Patient Connection: The Eyes Have It

Doctors might be authority figures, but a new review suggests hospital patients feel more comfortable when their physician comes across as less imposing.

Getting to a patient’s eye level while talking about their diagnosis or care makes a huge difference, research...

Psychology / Mental Health: Misc.Doctors
22 Jul
As Days Heat Up, More Seniors Skip Doc Appointments

As Days Heat Up, More Seniors Skip Doc Appointments

More folks, especially seniors, are missing doctors’ appointments due to extreme weather, a new study shows.

The rate of missed primary care appointments increases 0.64% for every 1-degree increase in temperatures 90 degrees or hotter, researchers reported recentl...

Aging: Misc.Doctors
09 Jul
Nearly Half of U.S. Counties Lack Cardiologists Despite High Need

Nearly Half of U.S. Counties Lack Cardiologists Despite High Need

Where you live plays a vital role in how easy it is to receive care for heart problems.

Nearly half of U.S. counties don't have a practicing cardiologist, and those are places with the worst heart health, a new study says.

More than 46% of U.S. counties don't have ...

Doctors
02 Jul
Most Americans Don't Know That Family Doctors Can Prescribe Anti-Opioid Meds

Most Americans Don't Know That Family Doctors Can Prescribe Anti-Opioid Meds

Most people addicted to opioids and their loved ones are unaware that their primary care doctor can prescribe a medication to treat the disorder, a new nationwide survey reveals.

"We've made great strides in making it easier for primary care doctors to prescribe these sa...

DoctorsAddiction
16 May
Seeing Your Doctors Via Zoom? What's Behind Them Matters

Seeing Your Doctors Via Zoom? What's Behind Them Matters

Telehealth has made it possible for doctors to deliver care from anywhere, but a professional-looking background helps patients feel more confident about their care and advice, a new study finds.

Even if doctors are miles away from the clinic or exam room, they should ma...

Doctors
23 Apr
You Might Fare Better If Your Doctor Is Female, Study Finds

You Might Fare Better If Your Doctor Is Female, Study Finds

The gender of your doctor may play a part in your prognosis: New research shows that hospitalized patients are less likely to die if they're treated by a female physician.

About 10.15% of men and 8.2% of women died while under the care of a female doctor, versus 10.23% a...

Doctors
10 Apr
Many Older Americans Get Care Outside of Doctor's Office, Poll Finds

Many Older Americans Get Care Outside of Doctor's Office, Poll Finds

Most seniors have embraced "doc-in-a-box"strip mall clinics and urgent care centers as a means of getting prompt medical care, a new poll has found.

About 60% of people ages 50 to 80 have visited an urgent care center or a retail health clinic during the past two years -...

SeniorsDoctors
03 Apr
Doctors Still Beat AI in Offering Accurate Medical Advice: Study

Doctors Still Beat AI in Offering Accurate Medical Advice: Study

It might be too soon to rely solely on machine learning for health advice, a new study finds.

After pitting the latest AI against actual human physicians, the doctors easily won, reports a team led by D...

Doctors
01 Apr
New Federal Rule Means Hospitals Need Written Consent for Pelvic, Prostate Exams

New Federal Rule Means Hospitals Need Written Consent for Pelvic, Prostate Exams

In a letter sent to teaching hospitals and medical schools across the country, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said Monday that written consent must be obtained from patients before performing sensitive procedures such as pelvis and prostate exams.

The a...

Cancer: ProstateDoctorsCancer: CervicalPap Smears
29 Mar
Chat GPT Can Produce Medical Records Ten Times Faster Than Doctors

Chat GPT Can Produce Medical Records Ten Times Faster Than Doctors

Artificial intelligence programs could be an effective way to relieve the paperwork burden that keeps doctors from seeing more patients, a new study finds.

The AI program Chat GPT can write administrative medical notes up to ten times faster than doctors without compromi...

Doctors
25 Mar
Most New Doctors Have Faced Sexual Harassment, Study Shows

Most New Doctors Have Faced Sexual Harassment, Study Shows

The #MeToo movement has done little to blunt sexual harassment among health care professionals, a pair of new studies report.

More than half of all new doctors are subjected...

Doctors
12 Mar
Shortage of Primary Care Doctors Could Bring Crowded ERs: Study

Shortage of Primary Care Doctors Could Bring Crowded ERs: Study

Americans living in areas where primary care doctors and nurse practitioners are in short supply face a greater risk for emergency surgeries and complications, new research shows.

They're also more likely to wind up back in the hospital after they've left it.

That'...

Emergencies / First AidDoctorsHospitalsHealth Costs
01 Mar
Staffing Shortages at Nursing Homes Continue: Report

Staffing Shortages at Nursing Homes Continue: Report

Although the pandemic has ended, staffing shortages and employee burnout still plague U.S. nursing homes, a new government report finds.

But the problems didn't end there: The

SeniorsNursingDoctors
26 Feb
Women Working in Health Care Face Burnout at Higher Rates Than Men

Women Working in Health Care Face Burnout at Higher Rates Than Men

Women working in health care endure significantly more stress and burnout compared to their male co-workers, a new review concludes.

Gender inequality, a poor balance between work and life and a lack of workplace autonomy all create pressure on female health care profess...

NursingOccupational HealthAnxietyDoctorsStress
15 Feb
Stress, Lack of Child Care Driving Many Doctors to Quit

Stress, Lack of Child Care Driving Many Doctors to Quit

Doctors are bailing on the profession for a reason that may surprise their patients.

It's not frustration with government rules or cumbersome insurance requirements, but problems securing suitable childcare for long and ever-changing working hours, a new survey published...

Infant / Child CareDoctorsStress
15 Feb
Half of U.S. Health Care Workers Say They've Witnessed Racism Against Patients

Half of U.S. Health Care Workers Say They've Witnessed Racism Against Patients

Nearly half of health care workers nationwide say they've seen discrimination against patients while on the job, a new report reveals.

While 47% of health workers said they've witnessed discrimination against patients in their facilities, 52% said racism against patients...

RaceDoctorsHospitals
12 Feb
Doctor 'Alert' Warnings Helped One Health System Reduce Unnecessary Tests

Doctor 'Alert' Warnings Helped One Health System Reduce Unnecessary Tests

The doctor tapped at his computer, ordering a routine prostate exam for an 80-year-old man, when a dramatic yellow alert popped up on the patient's electronic health record.

"You are ordering a test that no guideline recommends," it warned. "Screening with PSA can lead t...

DoctorsHospitals
08 Feb
Americans Have One Trusted Source for Info on COVID Vaccines

Americans Have One Trusted Source for Info on COVID Vaccines

A doctor or nurse might be the only person capable of convincing a vaccine-hesitant person to get the COVID jab, a new study shows.

Those who trust the medical profession are most likely to get vaccinated against COVID, despite their initial hesitancy or resistance, acco...

VaccinesDoctors
15 Dec
Doctors Are Excited, Concerned About AI's Role in Medicine: Poll

Doctors Are Excited, Concerned About AI's Role in Medicine: Poll

American physicians have mixed feelings on the advent of artificial intelligence (AI) into mainstream medical practice, a new survey shows.

The survey of nearly 1,100 doctors, conducted...

Medical Technology: Misc.Doctors
12 Dec
ChatGPT Performs Well as 'Partner' in Diagnosing Patients

ChatGPT Performs Well as 'Partner' in Diagnosing Patients

Doctor's brains are great decision-makers, but even the smartest physicians might be well-served with a little diagnostic help from ChatGPT, a new study suggests.

The main benefit comes from a thinking process known as "probabilistic reasoning" -- knowing the odds that s...

Medical Technology: Misc.Doctors
06 Dec
State Abortion Bans Have New Doctors Staying Away

State Abortion Bans Have New Doctors Staying Away

States that ban abortion could be headed to a brain drain when it comes to up-and-coming medical professionals.

Three out of four future U.S. doctors say state access to abortion is a key factor in choosing where they'll apply for their residency training, according to a...

DoctorsAbortion
07 Nov
Doctors: Want Patients to Lose Weight? Stay Upbeat

Doctors: Want Patients to Lose Weight? Stay Upbeat

When doctors advise patients to lose weight, an optimistic approach is more likely to get results.

Researchers found that patients were more likely to participate in the recommended program and shed pounds if doctors presented obesity treatments as an "opportunity."They ...

ObesityDoctorsWeight Loss
25 Oct
Many U.S. Health Care Workers Face Harassment, Burnout

Many U.S. Health Care Workers Face Harassment, Burnout

Health workers are experiencing ever-increasing levels of harassment and burnout in the wake of the pandemic, a new federal survey has found.

Reports of harassment on the job more than doubled during the pandemic years, and nearly half of health care workers often experi...

Psychology / Mental Health: Misc.DoctorsHospitals
18 Oct
A Doctor's Empathy Can Be Key to Breast Cancer Care

A Doctor's Empathy Can Be Key to Breast Cancer Care

A breast cancer diagnosis often causes anxiety and depression, but an empathetic doctor can help.

Supportive communication is key to reducing patient uncertainty and promoting mental well-being, Rutgers University researchers have found.

"Our findings suggest that ...

Cancer: BreastAnxietyDoctors
13 Oct
Abnormal Result on a Cancer Screen? Your Family Doctor Could Be Key to Follow-Up

Abnormal Result on a Cancer Screen? Your Family Doctor Could Be Key to Follow-Up

Extra efforts by primary care doctors to reach out to patients who need follow-up after an abnormal cancer test result leads to better results in getting that care, a new clinical trial shows.

The trial involved nearly 12,000 patients who were receiving care at 44 primar...

DoctorsScreening
03 Oct
AI Gets High Marks From Doctors in Answering Medical Questions

AI Gets High Marks From Doctors in Answering Medical Questions

The ChatGPT artificial intelligence (AI) program could grow into a source of accurate and comprehensive medical information, but it's not quite ready for prime time yet, a new study reports.

ChatGPT's responses to more than 280 medical questions across diverse specialtie...

DoctorsMedical Technology: Misc.Computers / Internet: Misc.
26 Sep
Stigma, Even Harm Common When Transgender People Meet With Doctors

Stigma, Even Harm Common When Transgender People Meet With Doctors

Transgender people have a tough time receiving adequate medical care due to issues like voyeurism, being treated as abnormal and even being denied care due to their gender identity, a new study finds.

"I would say what I read was not surprising at all, based on things I...

Health Care Access / DisparitiesDoctorsDiscrimination
21 Sep
Helping Undocumented Immigrants Find a Primary Care Doc Lowers ER Costs: Study

Helping Undocumented Immigrants Find a Primary Care Doc Lowers ER Costs: Study

Helping undocumented immigrants in the United States connect with primary care doctors could be a money-saver, substantially reducing emergency department use and lowering health costs, a new study finds.

The findings are from a New York City program that helped arrange ...

Health Care Access / DisparitiesEmergencies / First AidDoctorsHealth Costs
20 Sep
Few Doctors, Spotty Internet: Finding Mental Health Care Tough for Many Americans

Few Doctors, Spotty Internet: Finding Mental Health Care Tough for Many Americans

Nearly one in five counties across the United States lack psychiatrists or internet service, making it difficult for around 10.5 million Americans to find mental health care, a new study shows.

The counties examined in the study were more likely to be in rural areas, ha...

Health Care Access / DisparitiesAnxietyDoctorsPsychology / Mental Health: Misc.Depression
19 Sep
Doctors Working With Trans Kids Oppose 'Unsafe' State Bans

Doctors Working With Trans Kids Oppose 'Unsafe' State Bans

A new survey of U.S. doctors specializing in the care of transgender kids finds they're alarmed by pressure to limit patient care, threats to personal and patient safety, and the possibility of legal action.

"The increasing number of bans on gender-affirming care in...

DoctorsGovernment
18 Sep
ADHD Drug Errors Among Kids Have Quadrupled in 20 Years

ADHD Drug Errors Among Kids Have Quadrupled in 20 Years

Over 3 million American children now take medication for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but new research shows medication errors have spiked nearly 300% in the past two decades for these kids.

The increase in ADHD medication errors parallels the increas...

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD)Prescription DrugsRitalinSafety: ChildAdderallDoctors
18 Sep
Doctors Often Wary of Asking Patients About Guns in the Home

Doctors Often Wary of Asking Patients About Guns in the Home

It's an important health topic, but both adult patients and their primary care doctors shy away from discussing firearms and gun safety, a new survey finds.

While they may discuss a variety of health risks, firearm safety isn't often one of them, the study from Michigan ...

Safety &, Public HealthDoctors
14 Sep
Survey Finds Racism Against Asians Common in Medical Field

Survey Finds Racism Against Asians Common in Medical Field

Asian-American medical professionals commonly experience racism from both peers and patients, claims a new survey that documented myriad slurs and a lack of support.

Researcher David Yang, an emergency medicine fellow at Yale School of Medicine, studied the issue because...

DoctorsRace
14 Sep
Across America, Many Who Need a Neurologist Live Too Far From Care

Across America, Many Who Need a Neurologist Live Too Far From Care

Many Medicare patients can't get help close to home for brain and nervous system issues.

Nearly 1 in 5 Medicare recipients in the United States live at least 50 miles from their neurologist.

"Our study found a substantial travel burden exists for some people with n...

Alzheimer'sParkinson'sNeurologyALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease)Doctors
12 Sep
Most Folks Who Need Colon Cancer Screening Aren't Reminded by Doctors

Most Folks Who Need Colon Cancer Screening Aren't Reminded by Doctors

Many Americans are behind on recommended colon cancer screenings -- and their doctors often fail to remind them, a new study suggests.

The study, by the American Cancer Society, focused on a nationwide sample of more 5,000 Americans who were overdue for colon cancer scre...

Health Care Access / DisparitiesCancer: ColonDoctorsColonoscopyScreening
11 Sep
Cancer Care Tougher to Access in U.S. If English Second Language

Cancer Care Tougher to Access in U.S. If English Second Language

Much has been made of how a lack of English proficiency can interfere with a patient's ability to interact with their doctor and get the best health care possible.

But language barriers can prevent cancer patients from even getting in the door for a first visit with a sp...

Health Care Access / DisparitiesHospitalsDoctorsRace
30 Aug
Female Surgeons Bring Better Outcomes for Patients, Two Studies Show

Female Surgeons Bring Better Outcomes for Patients, Two Studies Show

The field of surgery has long been dominated by men, and still is today.

But two new studies show that if patients want safe, effective long-term results, picking a female surgeon might be key.

In one study involving more than 1 million Canadian surgical patients w...

Surgery: Misc.Safety &, Public HealthDoctorsOccupational Health
29 Aug
Eat Your Veggies:  Writing 'Produce Prescriptions' Could Boost Patients' Health

Eat Your Veggies:  Writing 'Produce Prescriptions' Could Boost Patients' Health

An apple a day may be just what the doctor ordered.

New research on "produce prescription"programs finds that when access to free fruits and vegetables is offered, recipients see measurable benefits in health and hunger.

"To me, this shows that there's a very stron...

DoctorsObesityFood &, Nutrition: Misc.
22 Aug
1 in 5 U.S. Women Say They've Been Mistreated During Maternity Care

1 in 5 U.S. Women Say They've Been Mistreated During Maternity Care

From receiving no response to cries for help to being verbally abused, 1 in 5 U.S. mothers say they were mistreated by a health care professional during pregnancy and delivery.

Rates of mistreatment during maternity care were higher among Black, Hispanic and multiracial ...

Pregnancy: RisksHealth Care Access / DisparitiesDoctors
08 Aug
Nurses, Other Health Care Workers at High Risk of Drug Overdose

Nurses, Other Health Care Workers at High Risk of Drug Overdose

As the United States wrestles with soaring drug overdose deaths, new research finds that nurses, social and behavioral health care workers and health care support workers are at particularly high risk.

Compared with employed adults who are not health care workers, ...

DoctorsDrug AbuseNursingOccupational Health
24 Jul
Are These Pricey New Alzheimer's Drugs Worth It?

Are These Pricey New Alzheimer's Drugs Worth It?

Breakthrough new drugs that clear amyloid beta plaques from the brain are shaking up the field of Alzheimer's disease research.

The fact that patients' mental deterioration slows when they're on anti-amyloid drugs is solid proof that abnormal amyloid proteins are one of ...

Alzheimer'sPrescription DrugsDementiaDoctors
20 Jul
Black Patients More Likely to Trust Medical Videos When Black Doctor, Patient Is in It

Black Patients More Likely to Trust Medical Videos When Black Doctor, Patient Is in It

The need to increase racial diversity among U.S. health care providers is important for many reasons. Among them, Black patients are more likely to believe Black physicians or patients than sources who are white, new research finds.

The race of the presenter in videos ab...

DoctorsRaceCancer: Prostate