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Is the Economic Downturn Affecting Patient Compliance?
How has the financial crisis affected patient healthcare in the United States? Read physicians' reactions to the economic downturn.
Medscape Family Medicine
Metabolic Syndrome May Predict Depressive Symptoms
In a prospective cohort study, metabolic syndrome, particularly the obesity and dyslipidemia components, predicted depressive symptoms.
Medscape Medical News
A Call for Responsible Use of Pink Ribbon for Breast Cancer
The pink ribbon is a powerful symbol for breast cancer, but it needs to be used responsibly and with integrity in cause-related marketing.
Medscape Medical News
Minimal Hepatic Encephalopathy -- An Occult, Prevalent, and Important Problem
David Johnson, MD, provides clinical commentary on 3 recent articles from the literature exploring the impact of minimal hepatic encephalopathy on cognitive function and driving skills.
Medscape Gastroenterology
Does Smoking Cessation Affect the Frequency of Postoperative Complications?
Commentary on a study on the effects of perioperative smoking cessation on postoperative results, published November 2008 in the Annals of Surgery.
Medscape General Surgery
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