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Breaches in data security exposed more than 29 million health records to potential criminal misuse between 2010 and 2013

Security Breaches of Health Records Up Over Past Decade

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Researchers call for enhanced security as more patient information is stored online
Restless leg syndrome is common in patients with ankylosing spondylitis

Restless Leg Syndrome Common in Ankylosing Spondylitis

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Peripheral arthritis, uveitis, anemia, smoking, polyneuropathy higher in AS patients with RLS
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Art Program Hones Med Students’ Visual Observation Skills

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Students become better at observation and appreciate the importance of communication
Most physicians have barely begun to deal with issues relating to documentation associated with the transition to the International Classification of Diseases

Many Doctors Haven’t Started Dealing With ICD-10 Revision

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Tips to ease transition include contacting vendors and health plans, improving documentation
Significantly more adults in Florida and Texas struggle to pay medical bills or pay off medical debt over time compared with residents of New York and California

Medical Debt Burden Higher in Texas, Florida

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California and New York fully expanded Medicaid coverage under ACA, but Texas and Florida did not
A mindfulness program appears to be beneficial for patients with chronic pain

Mindfulness Program Beneficial for Chronic Pain

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Significant effect on primary outcome measure of the Short Form-36 vitality scale
An active ingredient in some psoriasis and multiple sclerosis medications

Dimethyl Fumarate Linked to Development of PML

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Linked to two cases of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy
Nearly all pharmacists have experienced upswings in the acquisition costs of generic drugs

Pharmacists Raise Concerns for Patient Access to Generic Drugs

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Survey shows it takes one month or longer for PBMs to fix maximum allowed costs underpayments
Physicians have only 45 days to review and dispute reports regarding their financial ties to drug and medical device manufacturers reported under the Physician Payments Sunshine Act

Limited Time Available to Review Sunshine Act Data

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Doctors have limited time period to review financial data and dispute reports before they go public
The incidence of carpal tunnel syndrome does not appear to be elevated among patients with rheumatoid arthritis

Carpal Tunnel Incidence Not Higher in Patients With RA

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Incidence rate 4.18 per 1,000 person-years; similar to incidence in the general population