Displaying Prices to Providers Seems to Reduce Order Costs
Review shows price display decreases aggregate order costs more frequently than order volume
Case Study: Bisphosphonate-Linked Osteonecrosis in Diabetes
Case report describes osteonecrosis of the jaw in 80-year-old woman with diabetes mellitus
Anorexia Nervosa Linked to Some Markers of Oxidative Stress
Review shows increase in apolipoprotein B levels in AN; not moderated by BMI, measurement method
Acupuncture Improves Gait Function in Parkinson’s Disease
Significant improvement in gait speed, step length, floor reaction force, and cadence
Dry Eye Disease Often Diagnosed in Alopecia Areata
T-cell mediated autoimmunity plays role in etiopathogenesis of alopecia areata, dry eye disease
Three Distinct Subtypes of T2DM Identified
Based on these groupings, physicians can provide more individualized treatment
Chronic Pain Conditions Cost $32K Per Patient Annually
Outpatient visits (mean of nearly 19 visits per year per patient) primarily drive costs
Synchronized Prescription Renewal Process Saves Time
Renewing all patient's stable medications for 12 to 15 months can save time and money
Stewardship Could Improve Appropriate Medical Imaging Use
Stewardship model could guide use to improve clinical outcomes and create value at point of care
Doctors May Wait Too Long to Up Rx for Severe Acne
Research suggests many patients staying on antibiotics too long