AMA Announces End of Sustainable Growth Rate Formula
Legislation includes provisions such as simplification of reporting programs, incentive payments
AAN: Liquid Marijuana Shows Promise for Refractory Epilepsy
Child and adult patients who took cannabidiol had decrease in seizure rates
Placebo Response May Depend on Individual DNA
But more questions than answers exist at this point
Security Breaches of Health Records Up Over Past Decade
Researchers call for enhanced security as more patient information is stored online
Exercise Cuts Pain Interference From Diabetic Neuropathy
Aerobic exercise intervention doesn't appear to change pain severity measures
NSAID-Exacerbated Respiratory Disease Prevalent With Asthma
Prevalence about 9 percent; NERD linked to significant increases in asthma morbidity
Restless Leg Syndrome Common in Ankylosing Spondylitis
Peripheral arthritis, uveitis, anemia, smoking, polyneuropathy higher in AS patients with RLS
Art Program Hones Med Students’ Visual Observation Skills
Students become better at observation and appreciate the importance of communication
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
