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Healio Minute Friday, Oct. 18, 2013 Edition: PSA screenings lack focus, lawsuits rise for nonphysician laser surgery, burnout rate in gastroenterology hits 37%

What just happened in medicine and why do you care?

PSA screening costs for older men outweigh benefits

Healio.com/Hematology-Oncology: Researchers call for better tools to target prostate cancer screenings toward men most likely to benefit. Read more.

More nonphysician laser surgeries linked to spike in litigation

 

Healio.com/Dermatology: Number of lawsuits involving hair removal procedures by nonphysicians increased 75% during 4-year period. Read more.

Burnout rate of 37% in one specialty called an ‘epidemic’

Healio.com/Gastroenterology: Long hours, procedure-related stress and time-pressure are among factors cited by many younger gastroenterologists. Read more.

Risk for herpes simplex virus type 1 increasing among adolescents

Healio.com/Pediatrics: As childhood exposure decreases, risk for eventual infection — especially through oral sex — increases. Read more.

Orthotic decreased curve progression in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

Healio.com/Orthotics-Prosthetics: Researchers found positive association between hours of orthosis wear and rate of success. Read more.