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About half of the nation's hospitals are being penalized by Medicare for having patients return within a month of discharge

Many Hospitals Being Penalized for 30-Day Readmissions

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Hospitals lobbying Medicare and Congress to account for patient sociodemographic factors
Prescription medications are commonly dispensed to pregnant women enrolled in the U.S. Medicaid program

Rx Use in Pregnancy Common in Low-Income Women

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Medicaid data reveal commonly prescribed medications and raise safety concerns
High-frequency spinal cord stimulation is superior to conventional lower-frequency treatment for relief of chronic back and leg pain

10-kHz Spinal Stimulation Aids Back, Leg Pain

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Benefit of higher versus lower frequency stimulation sustained over 12 months

July 2015 Briefing – Pain Management

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pain Management for July 2015. This roundup includes the...
L-carnitine appears to be safe and effective for reducing muscle cramps in patients with cirrhosis

L-Carnitine May Reduce Muscle Cramps in Patients With Cirrhosis

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Dose-dependent effect seen, with greater reduction tied to 1,200 mg/day
Older smokers who experience migraines appear to be at increased risk of stroke

Older Smokers With Migraines May Face Added Stroke Risk

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Researchers find no increased risk among nonsmokers
The American Medical Association is encouraging clinicians to share their perspectives on electronic heath records and the meaningful use program.

AMA Wants Doctor Input on EHRs, Meaningful Use

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Doctors encouraged to share stories, e-mail Congress members
From 2014 to 2024

U.S. Health Spending Projected to Rise 5.8 Percent By 2024

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Increase due to ACA coverage expansions, faster economic growth, population aging
Moderate to heavy drinking might cut the likelihood of disability for people with chronic widespread pain such as that related to fibromyalgia

U.K. Study: Alcohol Use Tied to Less Disability in Chronic Pain

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But U.S. physicians wary; say chronic drinking can worsen pain over time
Total knee arthroplasty can temporarily return the joint to an earlier

Total Knee Arthroplasty Effective Option for Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Procedure can 'turn back time' on the joints, at least temporarily