Read article – Video of a panel discussion in which Louise Davies, associate professor of surgery and of The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice, served as an expert to discuss overtreatment— a problem that costs the healthcare system at least $210 billion a year.

Read article – Continued coverage of comments by Paul Barr, assistant professor of The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice, in a feature story about a study he led that found that many Americans, and their doctors, are turning to recordings for remembering what was said at doctor visits.

Read article – Continued coverage of comments by Alison Volpe Holmes, associate professor of pediatrics, medical education, and of The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice, about a new study that found that babies bottle-fed breast milk gain weight more quickly than those nursed directly, but not as quickly as those fed exclusively or supplemented with formula long term. (Subscription may be required.)

Read article – Mentions that data from the Dartmouth Atlas of Healthcare was used in a special report from U.S. News & World Report that found clear links between race, ethnicity, geography, and drivers of health outcomes in the U.S. (Similar coverage in Real Times Media.)

Read article – An editorial by Alison Volpe Holmes, associate professor of pediatrics, medical education, and of The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice, in which she discusses new research that shows that exclusive breastfeeding is associated with healthier early weight gain. “With this report, and more to come, pediatricians have new and better evidence to advocate for family leave and workplace support policies that protect breastfeeding mothers and infants, and improve public health,” says Holmes.

Read article – Quotes Alison Volpe Holmes, associate professor of pediatrics, medical education, and of The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice, in an article about a new study that found that one of the benefits of direct breastfeeding included slower weight gain and lower BMI for babies. Researchers say the study reinforces benefits of breast milk, and they’re sending a message to policymakers about parental leave and support for breastfeeding.

Read article – An opinion piece by Lara Ronan, associate professor of neurology and of medicine, in which she shares suggestions on how doctors should process grief. “These incredibly difficult end-of-life conversations are to be expected as a physician and they will be upsetting. Accept that, but do not make the mistake of letting the difficulty start to harden you,” says Ronan. “Do not push away the uncomfortable feelings. Miracles and tragedy get mixed up with the mundane: that is the work we do.”

Read article – A news brief announcing the appointment of David Leib, professor of microbiology and immunology and adjunct professor of biology, as the chairman of the department of microbiology and immunology.

Read article – Cites a study conducted by researchers at the Geisel School of Medicine that found that dependency on opioids can be directly associated with mental health disorders.

Read article – Quotes Paul Barr, assistant professor of The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice, in a feature story about a study he led that found that many Americans, and their doctors, are turning to recordings for remembering what was said at doctor’s visits. (Picked up by HealingWell and DoctorsLounge.)