Legal Issues Impact Delivery of Telehealth
No uniform legal approach to telehealth; concerns about reimbursement limit implementation
Abaloparatide Reduces Fracture Risk in Women With Osteoporosis
Medication appears to reduce fractures better than teriparatide or placebo, researchers say
Residents Often Order Perceived Unnecessary Lab Tests
Behaviors attributed to health system culture, lack of transparency about health care service costs
DASH Diet May Be Beneficial for Gout Patients
Dietary approach to prevent gout should be considered first-line therapy, researcher says
U.S. Female Doctors Reimbursed Significantly Less Than Males
Medicare reimbursement review finds male specialists earning more
Arhalofenate Beats Allopurinol for Gout Flares
Arhalofenate at an 800 mg dosage seems safe and well tolerated
Water-Based Ai Chi Program Beneficial in Fibromyalgia
Improvements in almost all variables under study, including pain perception, vitality, mental health
Many U.S. Hospitals Offer Language Services
Percentage of hospitals offering language services increases with level of need
Soy Isoflavone May Improve Bone Health Post Menopause
Improvement of cardiovascular risk markers, but detrimental effect on thyroid function
Overweight/Obesity Up Incidence of Hand, Hip, Knee Osteoarthritis
Being overweight or obese increases incidence of OA, especially in the knee
