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February 11, 2011

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Global obesity prevalence nearly double 1980 levels
However, many countries and regions show drops
in blood pressure and cholesterol.
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Study: Physicians reject mediation
Physicians are unlikely to participate in mediation of medical malpractice lawsuits, study finds.
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Study finds growing gender cap
in physicians’ starting salaries

Women starting out in medicine are being paid significantly less than their male counterparts, and the gap has been growing, according to a study published in the February issue of Health Affairs. Read full article.

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Is “Obamacare” the real healthcare reform?
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ACP guidelines urge a closer look
at the value of healthcare

The ability to control healthcare costs depends on providing the best value of care, according to the American College of Physicians (ACP) clinical guidelines committee. Read full article.

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Fewer insurers can mean more frustration for physicians

Adequate competition among health insurers is essential to maintaining a practice that allows doctors to put patients’ needs first and have desirable agreements with insurance companies. Read full article.

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