Online CBT Program Beneficial for Depression, Anxiety
But adding internet support group doesn't further improve mental health-related QoL, mood, anxiety
Short PCP Consultation Length Seen Worldwide
In 18 countries, primary care physicians spend five minutes or less with their patients
The American College of Rheumatology, Nov. 3-8
The 81st Annual Meeting of the American College of Rheumatology The annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology was held...
Breast Cancer Recurrences Steady After Therapy Cessation
Women with ER-positive BC who stop therapy after 5 years have steady recurrence rate up to 20 years
CPAP May Be Superior to Gastric Banding for Severe Sleep Apnea
At 9 months, apnea-hypopnea index is significantly lower with CPAP than with laparoscopic banding
Adding Exercise to Compression Therapy Promising for Leg Ulcers
Faster healing for venous leg ulcers, lower costs seen with exercise+compression than compression-only
Drop in Incidence of End-Stage Renal Disease Due to Diabetes
2000 to 2014 saw decrease in incidence of ESRD with diabetes listed as the primary cause
Lymphoma Risk Up With Thiopurine, Anti-TNF Tx in IBD
Risk higher for those exposed to combination therapy versus thiopurine or anti-TNF monotherapy
In ER, Combination of Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen Relieves Pain
No difference in pain reduction for ibuprofen and acetaminophen vs. 3 opioid/acetaminophen combos
Increases in U.S. Health Spending Tied to Health Service Price
Higher spending also linked to population growth and aging, negatively linked to disease incidence
