Minority Residents Experience Burdens Linked to Race/Ethnicity
Residents describe daily barrage of microaggression, bias; being tasked as race/ethnicity ambassadors
AMA Discusses Pre-Retirement Evaluation for Aging Doctors
Physicians approved development of preliminary assessment guidelines at AMA meeting
August 2016 Briefing – Rheumatology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Rheumatology for August 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
CDC Report Looks at Financial Burden of Medical Care Faced by Veterans
Veterans with VA health care only, Tricare less likely to live in family having problems paying medical bills than those with private insurance
FDA Launches First App to Identify Drug Shortages
App IDs shortages, resolved shortages, product discontinuation; can be used to report shortages
Baricitinib Associated With Significant Improvement in RA
Findings versus placebo, adalimumab in patients non-responsive to methotrexate
Sedentary Time a ‘Potent Risk Factor’ for Mobility Loss
And increased TV time significantly associated with mobility disability at all levels of physical activity
Suggested Response Provided for In-Flight Medical Emergencies
Article offers tips for physicians providing emergency in-flight medical care
Patient Experiences Shed Light on Diagnostic Errors
Problems related to patient-physician interactions contribute to diagnostic errors
Front Desk Staff Has Key Role in Managing Practice Cash Flow
Tips to implement include verification of insurance status, collection at time of service, ease of payment
