Associated Press via NPR – Quotes H. Gilbert Welch, professor of medicine, of community and family medicine, and of TDI, who says mammography screening “is a choice, not a public health imperative.” This story looks at a new Canadian study that has renewed the debate over the risks of routine mammograms.
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Geisel Applications Surge, Projected to be More than Triple the National Average
Applications to Geisel’s 2014 MD entering class are up 22% compared to last year. The medical school experienced an increase of 1,104 applications, pushing the total to 5,241 applications from prospective students this year.
Study Raises Awareness of Risks of Mammograms
USA Today – An additional story on a new Canadian study that has renewed the debate over the risks of routine mammograms. Steven Woloshin, Geisel ’96, a professor of medicine and community and family medicine and co-director of the Center for Medicine in the Media, is quoted.
Vast Study Casts Doubts on Value of Mammograms
The New York Times – Quotes H. Gilbert Welch, professor of medicine, of community and family medicine, and of TDI, on Switzerland’s decision to halt new mammography screening programs.
For Women, a More Complicated Choice on Mammograms
The New York Times – Quotes Lisa Schwartz who says, as new data emerges that reveal mammograms may lead to overtreatment and false positives, “it’s important for women to realize there is a genuine decision to be made here.” Schwartz is a professor of medicine, of community and family medicine, and of TDI.
Just the Facts, Please: Doctors Start Company to Improve Drug Information
Valley News – Article on Lisa Schwartz and Steven Woloshin, both professors of medicine and of community and family medicine, as well as co-directors of the Medicine and the Media program. They have founded a company they hope will soon provide patients with clear, concise, and unbiased information about prescription drugs.
Successes and Missing Links in Connected Health Examined by Health Affairs
MedicalNewsToday – Mentions a study co-authored by Professor of Biostatistics A. James O’Malley. It found that telemedicine could help nursing homes reduce hospitalizations and save Medicare money.
Selling Testosterone
WBUR’s On Point – Lisa Schwartz – professor of medicine, of community and family medicine, and of TDI, as well as co-director of the Medicine and the Media program – was one of several experts on the program yesterday to discuss the charge that doctors and drug makers may be overselling testosterone.
Study of Drug for Blood Clots Caused a Stir, Records Show
The New York Times – Quotes Lisa Schwartz, a professor of medicine, of community and family medicine, and of The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy & Clinical Practice.
Telemedicine Can Reduce Hospitalizations For Nursing Home Residents
Telemedicine used at nursing homes during hours when doctors are not typically present is a viable way to reduce avoidable hospitalizations, according to research published in February’s issue of Health Affairs.