Many Doctors Haven’t Started Dealing With ICD-10 Revision
Tips to ease transition include contacting vendors and health plans, improving documentation
Medical Debt Burden Higher in Texas, Florida
California and New York fully expanded Medicaid coverage under ACA, but Texas and Florida did not
Almost One in 10 Readmitted After Carotid Revascularization
Risk of readmission greater after carotid artery stenting than carotid endarterectomy
Restless Leg Syndrome Common in Ankylosing Spondylitis
Peripheral arthritis, uveitis, anemia, smoking, polyneuropathy higher in AS patients with RLS
Exercise Dose, Intensity Don’t Impact Reduction in Liver Fat
In randomized trial, no difference in efficacy of liver fat reduction by aerobic exercise dose, intensity
Statin Use Found Beneficial in Hepatitis C Treatment
Improved virologic response rates, decreased liver fibrosis progression, HCC incidence
Overweight/Obesity Linked to Reduced Risk of Dementia
Large study suggests that possibility, but experts call for further research
Two New Strategies Show Promise in Treating Crohn’s Dz
Stem cells, fecal transplants show promise but more research needed
ACEi/ARB Use Lowers Incidence of Appropriate ICD Shock
Lower incidence of appropriate implantable cardiac defibrillator shock in patients with cardiomyopathy
High Costs for False-Positive Mammograms, Overdiagnosis
National expenditure estimated at $4 billion/year for false-positive mammograms, breast CA overdiagnosis
