Little Benefit for Etanercept-MTX Before Triple Therapy in RA
First-line etanercept-methotrexate would result in 0.15 additional lifetime QALY, at cost of $77,290
Breaking Up Sedentary Time With Upper Body Activity Beneficial
Short bouts of arm ergometry linked to reductions in mean blood glucose, insulin iAUC in obese individuals
Social Psychology May Help With Physician Error Disclosure
Deliberate practice, together with lessons from social psychology, can implement change in error disclosure
Cessation of Meth Abuse Linked to Reversal of Heart Damage
Only those who stop using the drug can reap cardiac benefits, researchers say
Few Emergency Clinicians Know Costs of ER Tests, Treatment
Education concerning cost could improve efficiency and decrease costs, researchers say
New Bill Intends to Repeal Limits on Physician-Owned Hospitals
Bill introduced in U.S. House of Representatives has bipartisan support with more than 50 co-sponsors
New Health Care Act Could Result in 23 Million Losing Insurance
While premiums may lower over the long-term, many would face much higher out-of-pocket costs
Progress Made on Genetic Test for Anal Cancer
But research is still in early stages
Some Benefit for Curcuminoids in Knee Osteoarthritis
Reduced knee pain, improved quality of life versus placebo; less so than ibuprofen
Technology Can Help Patients Facing Routine Decisions
Use of technology makes appointments more productive, helps patients engage in the decision
