Progress Toward Mind-Controlled Robotic Limbs
Research is still preliminary, but implants demonstrating some success
Front Desk Staff Has Key Role in Managing Practice Cash Flow
Tips to implement include verification of insurance status, collection at time of service, ease of payment
Large Practices Focused on Small Selection of EHR Products
Sixty percent of responses from clinicians in large practices were from users of 10 EHR products
Mental Health Services Up for U.S. Children
But most of that increase has been among patients who have less serious illness
CV Autonomic Neuropathy Predicts Urological Issues
Increased odds of erectile dysfunction and/or lower urinary tract symptoms in men with T1DM
History of Depression May Raise Parkinson’s Risk
Study finds association, but overall risk is low -- only about 1 percent
Statins, Fibrates Linked to 30% Lower Stroke Risk in Elderly
But no association between statins and lower risk of coronary heart disease in this group
Mortality, Stroke Risks Vary Widely After Carotid Stenting
Stroke, death more common at some centers than others
Tips Provided for Doctors Who Want to Move to Private Practice
Physicians should prepare carefully; consider finances, legal issues, and insurance
ASH: ‘Short’ and ‘Long’ Sleepers Seem to Have Higher Stroke Risk
Odds about 80 percent higher among people with hypertension and insufficient sleep
