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Primary care physicians reluctant to prescribe prostate cancer prevention drugSeptember 2, 2010, 8:55 am by American Medical Association AMAA new survey says they don't know that finasteride is used for chemoprevention. Urologists fear the drug could raise the risk of tumors.
More from American Medical Association AMA CMS lays out how to appeal meaningful use decisions American Medical Association AMA: February 9, 2012, 7:57 am Physicians who believe they were given an incorrect bonus can file for reconsideration. House votes to repeal long-term-care program American Medical Association AMA: February 9, 2012, 7:57 am Republicans want to end the health reform law's CLASS provision that has been deemed financially not viable, but Democrats hope to salvage it. Global payment gains traction in Massachusetts American Medical Association AMA: February 8, 2012, 7:55 am Children's Hospital Boston and Partners HealthCare reached restructured contracts with insurers in an effort to control costs. Almost half of preventive services not offered during checkups American Medical Association AMA: February 8, 2012, 7:55 am Patients often bring up other medical concerns and cut short the time devoted to meeting prevention guidelines. Being insured is no guarantee unemployed will seek care American Medical Association AMA: February 7, 2012, 8:24 am Research suggests they may be unable to cover co-pays and deductibles, or fear they cannot afford the expenses that result. |
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