‘Choosing Wisely’ Linked to Small Drop in Back Pain Imaging
At 2.5 years after start of the campaign, there was a 4 percent relative reduction in low-value imaging
Drug-Impaired Driving Continuing to Rise in the United States
Deaths due to drugged driving are rising as states legalize pot and drug abuse grows
States With Medical Marijuana Laws See Drop in Prescriptions
Findings, based on Medicaid fee-for-service, are consistent with previous Medicare data
Distinct Bacterial Taxa in ME/CSF Subgroups With/Without IBS
IBS co-morbidity is top driving factor in separation of topological networks based on bacterial profiles
Meeting Organizers Overlooking Qualified Female Scientists
Active generation of lists of potential speakers, assessment of qualifications can address bias
AMA Urges Doctors to Talk About Safe Opioid Storage, Disposal
Experts recommend three steps to reduce non-medical uses of the drugs
Combo Rx for Fibromyalgia Tied to Higher Adherence
However, combination prescription initiation also tied to higher health care costs
Metal Sensitization More Likely for Women After Arthroplasty
Among patients reporting pain, women also have greater severity of metal sensitization
Early RA Treatment Important for Long-Term Outcomes
Other study shows drop in mortality attributable to rheumatoid arthritis from 1987 to 2011
Risk Factors in Six Areas Tied to Physician Burnout
Tool gauging burnout focuses on workload, control, rewards, community, fairness, values
