Healio Minute Thursday, April 25, 2013 Edition: Right diagnosis key to less malpractice, warts defy transmission expectations, cataract patients love lasers

What just happened in medicine and why do you care?

Bulk of malpractice payments linked to diagnostic errors

Healio.com: Treatment and surgical errors get the attention, but missed, incorrect or delayed diagnoses found more costly … and deadly. Read more.

Transmission of warts among children happens closer to home

Healio.com/Dermatology: Exposure more frequent among family and classmates rather than public places like pools. Read more.

Laser-assisted cataract surgery: Are we there yet?

Healio.com/Ophthalmology: Panel of surgeons worries that state of the art will not keep up with patient demand. Read more.

Estrogen-lowering exercise reveals its cancer-fighting properties

Healio.com/Endocrinology: New tools help researchers understand role of estrogen metabolism, exercise and reduced breast cancer risk. Read more.

Merck drug for advanced melanoma earns breakthrough status

Healio.com/Hematology-Oncology: Lambrolizumab moves to phase 2 clinical trials for comparisons with standard chemotherapy. Read more.