U.S. Medical Groups Fighting Prescription Opioid Abuse
Special Task Force aims to curb 'epidemic' of addiction to opioids such as Oxycontin, Vicodin
2015 MOC Program Expected to Cost $5.7 Billion Over 10 Years
Time costs account for 90 percent of maintenance of certification costs, estimated at $5.1 billion
Not All Placebos Are Equal in Knee Osteoarthritis
Differential placebo effects can alter estimates of the relative efficacies of active treatments
Patients Report Improved Care Access, Better Health With ACA
Gains seen in how many adults have insurance and a doctor, and say they are in better health
Delays Noted in the Reporting of Serious Patient Harms to FDA
Analysis found roughly 10 percent of cases were filed after 15-day deadline passed
Expansion of High-Deductible Plans to Impact Physician Care
Physicians must be able to balance provision of good clinical care with ability to limit costs
Antibiotic Use Linked to Higher Odds of Juvenile Arthritis
Risk greatest within a year of receiving antibiotics; increases with number of courses prescribed
Autoimmune Risk Up for Relatives of Those With Celiac Disease
Increased risk of nonceliac autoimmune disease for first-degree relatives, spouses of celiac patients
Patients Not Talking About Using Alternative Therapies for Pain
Although most said they'd let their physician know if asked, survey finds
Clinicians May Harbor Biases About Sexual Orientation
Findings show need for sensitivity training, expert suggests
