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Preventive Care Service May Cut Risk for Recurrent Fractures
Hospitals with fracture liaison services see fewer recurrent fractures among the elderly
Gastric Bypass Associated With Reduced Risk of Psoriasis
Reduced risks of psoriasis, severe psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis with bypass, but not banding
Evidence Lacking for Benefit of Surgery for Vertebral Fractures
No significant benefit with percutaneous vertebroplasty over placebo for acutely painful VF
Strategies Provided for Maximizing Payment
Intake forms should remind patients of their responsibility for paying bills, collection costs
Survey Looks at Patient Attitudes Regarding Informed Consent
Most respondents want to be asked for permission to participate in studies assessing medical practice
Percentage of Women in Internal Med Residencies Increasing
But percentage of women entering nine subspecialty fields decreased; lowest increase seen in cardiology
Prescribing Drugs ‘Off-Label’ Can Pose Serious Safety Risks
Study raises concerns about using meds to treat conditions for which they weren't approved
Sharing Passwords Is Widespread Among Medical Staff
Almost three-fourths of survey respondents report having used a colleague's password to access EMRs
CDC: Prevalence of Arthritis 22.8 Percent in U.S. Adults in 2017
Adults with arthritis in southeastern states have highest prevalence of severe joint pain, physical inactivity
CDC: Office-Based Physician Visit Rates Vary by Patient Age, Sex
Visit rates for females exceeded that for males; rates for infants, seniors exceeded that for those age 1-64
