Abnormalities on MRI Predict Knee Replacement
Measures of structural joint damage relate to clinical prognosis in the following year
National Hospital Rating Systems Rarely in Agreement
None of the hospitals rated as high performer on all four national rating systems
Confidence Gap Between Male and Female Med Students
Women's answers more accurate than men's, but they are less confident in their responses
Changes Being Made to Med School Applicant Assessment
New skills being emphasized on MCAT; multiple mini-interview technique being adopted
Gout May Be Protective Against Alzheimer’s Disease
Patients with gout have lower odds for dementia, but more research is needed
FDA Launches First App to Identify Drug Shortages
App IDs shortages, resolved shortages, product discontinuation; can be used to report shortages
Rush University Adds Patient Scores to Doctor Profiles
Scores based on 30 or more patient surveys completed in one-year period
Research Measures Perceptions of Physician Compassion
Patients perceive higher level of compassion among physicians who provide a more optimistic message
Acetaminophen Risks May Be Underestimated
Researchers call for a new systematic review of acetaminophen's effectiveness and safety
February 2015 Briefing – Rheumatology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Rheumatology for February 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
