E-Consultations Can Improve Access to, Timeliness of Care
Median days to a review for an e-consultation was five days, versus 24 days for traditional visit
Serotonin Directly Implicated in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Serotonin shows fundamental role through regulation of the Th17/T-regulatory cell balance
Guidance Offered for Negotiating Higher Rates From Payers
Compiling the information needed to approach insurance companies is time consuming
Analgesics Plus Exercise Therapy Feasible for Knee OA
Seventy-eight percent of patients could participate in exercise protocol after analgesic use
Physicians’ Contracts Can Affect Patients, Professionalism
Problematic clauses in contracts include blanket confidentiality clauses, termination without cause
Vitamin D Not Beneficial for Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Supplements don't slow disease progression or ease pain, even in patients with low levels of the vitamin
PTSD Symptomatology Linked to Increased Risk of RA
In prospective cohort study of women, elevated risk for rheumatoid arthritis is independent of smoking
Arthroscopic Superior Capsule Reconstruction Promising
Beneficial for patients with irreparable rotator cuff tears that have failed previous treatment
AAOS: Steroid Tx Too Close to Hip Surgery Can Up Infection Risk
Hip replacement should be delayed for three months after steroid injection, researchers say
Spouse Education Level May Impact Choice for Rural Practice
Lower odds of working in rural HPSA for physicians married to a highly-educated spouse
