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Good Agreement for Doctor, Patient Criteria for Fibromyalgia
Large values for Bland-Altman 95 percent limits of agreement indicate widely discordant pairs
Possible Benefit for Cannabinoids in Rheumatic Conditions
Review shows limited benefit in terms of pain relief, sleep; mild to moderate adverse effects
U-Shaped Pattern for Dietary Calcium Intake, Fracture Risk
Pattern of dietary calcium with fracture risk is U-shaped for older men and possibly for older women
Hip Arthroscopy Often Not the Best Option for Older Patients
One-third of older patients may need total hip arthroplasty within two years
Spironolactone No Benefit for Knee OA in Older Adults
No improvements seen in symptoms, physical function, or health-related quality of life
Many Still on Opioids Six Months After Total Joint Arthroplasty
Study findings highlight growing epidemic
Low Glycemic Index Diet Linked to Drop in Uric Acid Levels
Reducing glycemic index lowers uric acid levels, regardless of percentage of carbohydrates in diet
Patients Like to See Physicians Wearing White Coats
Patients prefer doctors who wear 'professional' attire, survey finds
AMA Module Promotes Training of Medical Assistants
Module contributed by medical group in New Jersey includes interactive learning, eliminates testing
May 2016 Briefing – Rheumatology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Rheumatology for May 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
