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<p>A study of more than 18,000 women found that patients diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) were 8 times more likely to attempt suicide compared with control group. These findings highlight the importance of routine monitoring of mental health and suicide risk in persons diagnosed with PCOS. The study is published in <em>Annals of Internal Medicine.</em></p>

<p>A study of more than 18,000 women found that patients diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) were 8 times more likely to attempt suicide compared with control group. These findings highlight the importance of routine monitoring of mental health and suicide risk in persons diagnosed with PCOS. The study is published in <em>Annals of Internal Medicine.</em></p>

Intervention group of older adults had lower rates of PSA testing, unspecified urine testing, and diabetes overtreatment

A new study from the USC Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics reveals fresh insights into the relationship between peer comparison and job satisfaction among clinicians. To avoid negative impact, the research team discovered it is important for clinicians to have control over the behavior being evaluated or encouraged, such as ordering tests or whether to prescribe medication. The results challenge prior findings that peer comparison increases job dissatisfaction and burnout.

Electronic nudges that promote new statin prescriptions seemed most effective when sent to patients as well as their primary care doctors in a randomized trial.