July 2015 Briefing – Rheumatology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Rheumatology for July 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
Review: mHealth Text Messages Promote Medication Adherence
Nine of 13 articles show improvement in adherence rates with mobile health text messages
AMA Wants Doctor Input on EHRs, Meaningful Use
Doctors encouraged to share stories, e-mail Congress members
U.S. Health Spending Projected to Rise 5.8 Percent By 2024
Increase due to ACA coverage expansions, faster economic growth, population aging
U.K. Study: Alcohol Use Tied to Less Disability in Chronic Pain
But U.S. physicians wary; say chronic drinking can worsen pain over time
Total Knee Arthroplasty Effective Option for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Procedure can 'turn back time' on the joints, at least temporarily
CDC: 20 Percent of U.S. Adults Have a Disability
Race, poverty, and less education linked to increased odds of having a disability
Home-Based Device Beneficial for Obese Patients With Knee OA
Biomechanical device tied to improvement in all gait parameters at three, 12 months
U.S. Medical Groups Fighting Prescription Opioid Abuse
Special Task Force aims to curb 'epidemic' of addiction to opioids such as Oxycontin, Vicodin
2015 MOC Program Expected to Cost $5.7 Billion Over 10 Years
Time costs account for 90 percent of maintenance of certification costs, estimated at $5.1 billion
