E-Health-Based Management of Oral Anticoagulation Tx Beneficial
E-health-based coagulation service linked to lower frequency of adverse events
Nocebo Effect Reported for Statin Therapy Use
Excess rate of muscle-related adverse event reports when patients are aware that statins being used
Weight-Loss Behavioral Program Beneficial for Adults
Greater weight loss for 12- and 52-week program compared with brief advice and self-help materials
Case Report Describes Insulin Autoimmune Syndrome
Following treatment with rituximab, decreases seen in total insulin, anti-insulin antibody concentration
Symptomatic Hand Osteoarthritis Will Affect 40 Percent of People
Obesity appears to raise the risk, researchers note
AAFP Releases Primary Care-Based Payment Proposal
The alternative model includes global payments, fee-for-service, and incentive pay
Even ‘Social Smoking’ Negatively Affects Cardiovascular Health
Lighting up occasionally as damaging to blood vessel health as regular smoking
Cervical CA Survivors Often Have Long-Term Fatigue, Insomnia
Symptoms could have a serious impact on patients' daily lifes
Cost of Zika Virus Outbreak in U.S. Could Be Very High
A mild outbreak might approach $200 million, while more severe spread could involve billions
CMS Releases Resources to Help With Payment System
3 new resources help physicians participating in, considering Merit-based Incentive Payment System
