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Proposed changes in the Tobacco Control Act have been posted for public comments.

Because of the current 'bubble', we'll soon be facing another shortage of RNs.

Researchers propose a simple process to identify significant memory and cognition disorders.

Researchers confirm that polyp removal has long-term benefits.

Ten rights and responsibilities of users identified.

Surprisingly, error rates are consistent with handwritten prescriptions.

Utilization rates of cancer screening tests are lower than national target rates.

Are electronic cigarettes "a miracle" as some users claim, or an unproven-and potentially harmful-smoking cessation aid?

Every clinician should have this resource at their fingertips.

The public may believe it's superior to surgery performed solely by humans, but are they correct?

The Internet has made it easy for students to obtain test questions.

Promising study results were released at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium.

A federal appeals court decides that stem cells are a renewable tissue.

Four commonly prescribed drugs are responsible for most emergency room visits.

On November 14th, World Diabetes Day, a look at the recent diabetes statistics are concerning.

Global study identifies who people turn to for health advice.

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network releases newest update.

Women are now advised to have fewer screenings over their lifetime.

The 2011 State-by-State Palliative Care Report Card is now available for viewing.

The USPSTF releases its new recommendations for public comment.

Do you know who has the highest---and lowest---smoking rates in the US?

We may think we're delivering compassionate care, but the public feels otherwise.

The Joint Commission has released this year's list of top-performing hospitals.

Combination of CA 19-9 tumor marker level and endoscopic ultrasound may aid in early detection in high-risk individuals.

Wrong-site surgery is still occurring despite wide adoption of prevention strategies.

Two small genetic variations predict which patients are most likely to develop second cancers.

Prescriptions sent electronically are just as likely to contain errors as handwritten ones.

What patients think about quality of care does not always correlate with objective measures.

Recent study findings raise questions about how well computers interpret mammograms.

Sun exposure to usually-covered skin is yet another risk for skin cancer.