Caution Urged When Using EHR Shortcut Features
Information should be checked and updated to avoid cloning and up-coding
Return to Sports Starts at Three Months Post Scoliosis Surgery
Return to running, noncontact/contact sports, and collision sports by three, six, 12 months, respectively
CDC: U.S. Traveler Returning From Liberia Dies of Lassa Fever
Only sixth known case in United States since 1969, but virus is much less deadly than Ebola
Gender-Based Differences in Glycemic Control in T2DM
Women have smaller improvement in HbA1c and more hypoglycemia and nocturnal hypoglycemia
Lean Six Sigma Approach Ups Quality of Hip Replacement Sx
Forty-four percent reduction in length of stay after implementation of improvement actions
Beloranib Safe, Efficacious for Weight Loss in Obesity
Tolerable at doses of 0.6 and 1.2 mg; more adverse events with dose of 2.4 mg
Personalized Assessments During Eye Visits Don’t Lower HbA1c
No benefit for personalized education, risk assessment performed during ophthalmologic visits
Sexual Assault at ‘Epidemic Levels’ Among College Women
Many raped when incapacitated by drugs or alcohol, researchers find
CDC: Smoking Rates on Decline in Many States
But some people are using alternative tobacco products in addition to cigarettes
Front Desk Staff Has Key Role in Managing Practice Cash Flow
Tips to implement include verification of insurance status, collection at time of service, ease of payment
