Sightings
The Benefits of Marriage on Men's Health: Does It Extend to Their Wives?
"Men who are married or in common-law relationships seek medical care sooner for heart attacks compared with single, divorced or widowed men, found a new study in CMAJ...At the patient level, among patients with an exact time of onset of chest pain, the adjusted time saved was a remarkable half-hour." more »
Grandparents Behind the Wheel: A Precious Cargo Driving Style
In the event of a crash, the risk of injury to children is significantly lower when driven by a grandparent versus a parent, according to a recent study conducted by researchers at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia CHOP) and published in the journal Pediatrics more »
Waiting Room Poll Strikes a Nerve
When MedPage Today asked if patients who are kept waiting for scheduled appointments should get a discounted bill, almost half of the more than 3,200 respondents said Yes. The genesis of this poll was an article about patients who bill their doctors for time spent waiting. more »
Seniors, Smartphones and the Pew Report on Adoption and Usage
In its first stand alone measure of smartphone ownership, the Pew Internet Project finds that one third of American adults – 35% – own smartphones. The Project’s May survey found that 83% of US adults have a cell phone of some kind, and that 42% of them o… more »
