Proper Diagnosis Is Key in Managing Chronic Migraine
Patients with chronic headache often overuse acute medications
AHA: Patient Engagement Linked to Drop in Blood Pressure
Level of achievement on gamification system linked to reduction in systolic, diastolic blood pressure
Cholecalciferol May Help Reduce BMD Loss After Bariatric Surgery
Less pronounced decline in lumbar spine, total hip, and total body areal bone mineral density
Medicaid, Non-Home Discharge Tied to Longer Hospital Stays
Prolonged length of stay also more likely with MRSA, ICU stay, surgery
Neutrophil/Lymphocyte Ratio Prognostic in Melanoma
NLR before initiating ipilimumab is independent prognostic indicator of poor survival
FDA Approves New Drug for Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder
Vraylar is an atypical antipsychotic taken once a day
Tai Chi Aids Physical Performance in Chronic Conditions
Improvement or tendency toward improvement in heart failure, osteoarthritis, cancer, COPD
Volunteer Doctors Need to Check Liability Coverage
Immunity laws vary by state; liability policies vary coverage outside of regular practice
Mid-Morning May Be Best Time for Workday Break
Longer breaks, frequent short breaks linked to more resource recovery than infrequent short breaks
2012 Office Visits 57% Higher for Women than Men, Ages 1864
Visit rate also higher for adults aged 65 years and older
