Support for Health Law Up to 48 Percent in February
Kaiser Family Foundation poll: two-thirds of Americans feel Medicaid should continue as is today
AAOS: Informed Decision Making Ups QoL After Orthopedic Surgery
Patients meeting criteria for informed, patient-centered decisions have better overall QoL
Musculoskeletal Symptoms Predict Psoriatic Arthritis
Joint pain, fatigue, stiffness, worsening of physical function all predict PsA in patients with psoriasis
Higher Spending by Physicians Not Tied to Better Outcomes
No difference in patient outcomes when physicians order more -- or more pricey -- tests, treatments
Aromatherapy Massage Helpful for Female Cancer Patients
Physical, psychological perceived benefits include overall comfort, relaxation, reduced pain
QI Project Ups Jet Injection of Lidocaine in IV Placements
Over seven months, increase in JIL use with IV placement to 54 percent in emergency department
Anti-Inflammatory Foods May Mediate Pain in Obese Patients
Data indicate that dietary intake can mediate relationship of body fat to body pain
ACA’s Medicaid Expansion May Pose Challenges to Timely Care
Research shows benefit, but also more problems with patients getting appointments
CDC: Arthritis Limits the Activities of 24 Million U.S. Adults
One in four adults have been diagnosed with arthritis in the United States
Republicans Introduce Affordable Care Act Replacement
Initial Republican replacement for the Affordable Care Act formally introduced Monday
