Various Strategies Used by Patients With HIV, Chronic Pain
Some, such as substance use, may have negative health consequences
Many Adults Maintain Adequate Vitamin D With Minimal UVR
Review shows adequate serum vitamin D levels despite negligible ultraviolet radiation exposure
Antipsychotic Rx Often Relates to Non-Approved Indications
Major categories of reasons for medication use are behavioral, psychiatric, emotional states, cognition
Use of Nondrug, Nonsurgical Options Low in Hip, Knee OA
Docs need to encourage patients to use exercise, weight loss as recommended in guidelines
Productivity Growth in U.S. Hospitals During 2002 to 2011
In adjusted analyses, productivity growth seen for treatment of heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia
More Rapid Refeeding Protocol Seems Safe in Anorexia Nervosa
2 kg/week weight gain appears safe for patients; low hypophosphatemia rates seen
At Least 4 to 5 Percent Weight Loss Needed to Cut Diabetes Risk
Findings in Japanese men with visceral fat accumulation, hemoglobin A1C of 5.6 to 6.4 percent
High Deductible Plans Factor Into Physician-Patient Relationship
Physicians may want to be proactive by detailing costs and options for patients
Mindfulness Program Helps Seniors Sleep Better
Small study found meditation improved sleep scores more than lessons on sleep habits
Targeted Panel Testing Superior for Neuromuscular Diseases
Diagnostic yield three-fold higher for comprehensive panel versus single gene testing
