AMA Module Promotes Training of Medical Assistants
Module contributed by medical group in New Jersey includes interactive learning, eliminates testing
May 2016 Briefing – Pain Management
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pain Management for May 2016. This roundup includes the...
CVD Risk Appears to Be Increased in Women With Migraine
Researchers say it should be considered independent risk factor for future cardiovascular events
AHRQ Communication Toolkit Can Help After Patient Harm Occurs
Toolkit helps patients, families, clinicians, and administrators discuss what happened
Glucocorticoid Use Ups Diabetes Risk in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Risk influenced by dosage and duration of treatment for glucocorticoid use in past six months
Thigh Muscle Strength Predicts Knee Replacement Risk in Women
For women, but not men, knee extensor strength at time 0 significantly lower in patients than controls
Recognition of Patient Expertise Can Improve Adherence
Recognizing patient expertise in treatment decision can prevent nonadherence based on disagreement
Prednisone Use Linked to Increased Risk of Mortality in RA
Risk attenuated when patients are treated with combination of prednisone and methotrexate
Remaining Uninsured May Be Difficult to Reach Via ACA
Reaching the remaining uninsured may be difficult due to lack of Medicaid expansion on the state level
FDA Approves Probuphine Implant for Opioid Dependence
New form of treatment designed to last six months
