EPO Doping Has Little Effect on Real-World Cycling Performance
Appears to improve high-intensity performance, not endurance or road race performance
Poll Finds Seniors Struggling With Drug Costs Don’t Seek Help
Roughly half of older Americans don't, but those who do receive assistance from their doctor
Doctors Urged to Take Care With Electronic Communications
Sensitive information should be discussed in person or over the phone
Health of the Nation Presented in 40th Annual CDC Report
Report includes trends of data for past 40 years, with increase in life expectancy, drop in infant mortality
Case Report: Development of RA in Transplanted Hands
Patient developed subacute bilateral hand pain and swelling one year after transplantation
Rx Changes, Counseling, Regular Visits Can Cut Opioid Deaths
Doctors can help by not prescribing to certain patients and seeing patients every three months
FDA Seeks to Increase Number of Generic Drugs on Market
Agency will now give priority reviews to new generic drugs until there are at least three available
Use of ICD Codes Only Can Underestimate Falls in ER
With ICD-9 definition only, 19.6 percent of visits meeting chief complaint definition were missed
Review Spotlights Optimal Care of T2DM + Osteoporosis
Preferred T2DM meds are sulfonylureas, DPP-4is, GLP-1 receptor agonists
Higher Fish Intake Appears to Reduce RA Symptoms
Researchers suggest most varieties of fish may play a role in controlling symptoms
