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Metformin in Diabetes: Evidence Overwhelming, or Unclear?The drug is old and widely used for type 2 diabetes, but disagreement exists as to whether the data support its use; 2 experts at EASD faced off in a lively debate.
Medscape Medical News, September 26, 2014

Ease of Quitting Smoking May Be Early Sign of Parkinson'sPeople who reported they had a very easy time when they decided to stop smoking cigarettes were significantly more likely to develop Parkinson's disease than people who struggled to quit.
Medscape Medical News, September 26, 2014

NSAIDs Linked to Increased Venous Thromboembolism RiskRegular NSAID use has been linked to nearly double the risk for venous thromboembolism, according to a new meta-analysis.
Medscape Medical News, September 25, 2014

Program Helps Advanced Cancer Patients Face Their MortalityA unique program helps patients with advanced cancer face the fact that their cancer is unlikely to be cured and offers ways of coping with existential and spiritual issues.
Medscape Medical News, September 25, 2014

Coalition Fighting Opioid Epidemic Calls for New FDA HeadWithout new leadership at FDA, the opioid crisis will continue unabated, the FED UP! coalition writes in a letter to Health and Human Services.
Medscape Medical News, September 25, 2014

Varicose Veins: Laser, Foam, and Surgery Equally EffectiveAlthough laser, foam, and surgery have equivalent clinical efficacy, there were fewer complications after laser treatment and a lower ablation rate after treatment with foam.
Medscape Medical News, September 25, 2014

IOM Dying Report: Reactions Range From Fear to SupportResponse to the recent IOM report on 'Dying in America' reveals support, distrust, and frustration with the current state of affairs.
Medscape Medical News, September 25, 2014

A survey details where clinicians and patients are divided and united on digital healthcare, medical record sharing, EHR security, and more.

Surprising Legal Dangers of 'Safe' Social Media Your innocent-seeming posts or 'likes' on such sites as Facebook and LinkedIn can land you in legal hot water.
Medscape Business of Medicine, September 24, 2014
Behind on Retirement Savings? Here's How to Catch Up Many physicians start to realize, as retirement gets nearer, that they may have too little in savings to fund a comfortable retirement lifestyle. There are steps to take to improve the situation.
Medscape Business of Medicine, July 31, 2014

Eric J. Topol, MD Director, Scripps Translational Science Institute; Chief Academic Officer, Scripps Health; Professor of Genomics, The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, California

Virtual Visits Benefit Physicians as Well as PatientsVirtual physician networks are springing up across the country, offering new revenue streams for doctors, with flexible work schedules, less stress than office visits, and rave reviews from patients.
Medscape Business of Medicine
Have We Overlooked Palliative Care?
Medscape Business of Medicine
ESMO Guideline for Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Medscape Oncology
Physician-Assisted Death Gets a Second Look
Medscape Business of Medicine