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The News
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The News provides industry-specific news and information to leaders in the otolaryngology profession. Delivered weekly, the publication keeps otolaryngolists and their staffs informed of topics that impact them directly.
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Doctor and Patient, Now at Odds
A growing chorus of discontent suggests that the once-revered doctor-patient relationship is on the rocks. About one in four patients feel that their physicians sometimes expose them to unnecessary risk, according to data from a Johns Hopkins study published this year in the journal Medicine. And two recent studies show that whether patients trust a doctor strongly influences whether they take their medication.
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Oral Cancer Test’s Value Unproven
A relatively new screening tool allows dentists to better gauge whether a patient is in the early stages of oral cancer by looking at the mouth under a special light. But the test may be overused, and it's not yet clear whether it’s worth its price tag.
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Experts Urge Research on Sleep Apnea-Heart Disease Link
Large-scale studies should be conducted to determine the exact link between sleep apnea and heart disease, says a joint statement from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology. The statement was published in the journal Circulation.
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