U.S. Health Spending Projected to Rise 5.8 Percent By 2024
Increase due to ACA coverage expansions, faster economic growth, population aging
U.K. Study: Alcohol Use Tied to Less Disability in Chronic Pain
But U.S. physicians wary; say chronic drinking can worsen pain over time
Targeted Exercises Can Boost Men’s Bone Health
Findings for weight-lifting, jump training in middle-aged men with osteopenia
Treatment Targets Not Met by Most Older Patients With Diabetes
Only one in three have diabetes controlled as defined by ADA guidelines
FDA Warns of Confusion Between Brintellix, Brilinta
No known use of the wrong drug, but prescribing, dispensing errors have been reported
CDC: 20 Percent of U.S. Adults Have a Disability
Race, poverty, and less education linked to increased odds of having a disability
AMA Wants Doctor Input on EHRs, Meaningful Use
Doctors encouraged to share stories, e-mail Congress members
Higher Risk for Depression With Psoriasis
Findings among women with psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis
Docs Report Patient Safety Often at Risk in ER to Inpatient Handoff
Both ER, inpatient physicians say patient safety is at risk during handoff
Home-Based Device Beneficial for Obese Patients With Knee OA
Biomechanical device tied to improvement in all gait parameters at three, 12 months
