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The online delivery of these communications also is a patient safety issue, say advocates of a soon-to-be-launched notification system.

But experts say online word-of-mouth is still considered a powerful tool, as people look for personal stories when learning about a new doctor.

Preplanning is key to using these drugs effectively to reduce the illness' spread.

Eliminating the need to fast may remove one barrier to early detection, but some question how significant this hurdle really is.

A medical home for all patients, with its lure of quality improvements and cost savings, is a concept gaining attention.

However, many consumers are still skeptical about whether those clinics can offer quality care.

The plan releases a list of commitments it is making to physicians.

Vanderbilt University has an ambitious plan to revive an old mall by mixing medical and retail. But with shopping center vacancy rates growing, even the smallest practice might be able to do the same by moving into a commercial location.

The new data-mining initiative could mark an important step toward a system of postmarket surveillance.