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Most Online Reviews for Spine Surgeons Are Surgeon-Dependent
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Spine surgeons are more likely to receive favorable online reviews for factors pertaining to outcomes and likeability/character and negative reviews based on ancillary staff interactions and office environment, according to a study published online July 2 in Spine.
AMA Calls for Greater Electronic Cigarette Regulation
by modernClinician Editorial Team
The American Medical Association has adopted several policies to improve the regulation of tobacco products, including electronic cigarettes, according to an article published in the association's AMA Wire.
Disparities Remain in Prevalence of Cancer Screening Tests
by modernClinician Editorial Team
There are persistent disparities in recommended cancer screening tests among U.S. adults, particularly among the uninsured, according to a study published online July 26 in the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Preventing Chronic Disease.
Death Records Estimate 1,139 Deaths Due to Hurricane Maria
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Based on death records following Hurricane Maria, the hurricane-related mortality burden of excess deaths through December 2017 is estimated to be 1,139, higher than the official death toll of 64, according to a research letter published online Aug. 2 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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