Mindfulness Program Beneficial for Chronic Pain
Significant effect on primary outcome measure of the Short Form-36 vitality scale
Dimethyl Fumarate Linked to Development of PML
Linked to two cases of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy
Pharmacists Raise Concerns for Patient Access to Generic Drugs
Survey shows it takes one month or longer for PBMs to fix maximum allowed costs underpayments
Limited Time Available to Review Sunshine Act Data
Doctors have limited time period to review financial data and dispute reports before they go public
Carpal Tunnel Incidence Not Higher in Patients With RA
Incidence rate 4.18 per 1,000 person-years; similar to incidence in the general population
Med Students, Residents Rarely Perform Stethoscope Hygiene
After excluding cases prompted by attending doctor, stethoscope hygiene performed in 11 percent
Pediatric Discoid Lupus Carries Significant Progression Risk
First year after diagnosis poses greatest risk of progression to systemic lupus erythematosus
Article Highlights Legal Issues Linked to Physician Extenders
Understanding legal issues allows effective use of PEs, who can be beneficial in health care
Patients May Be Modifying Meds Due to Trouble Swallowing
Some consumers do not consult health professionals if they experience problems, before modifying meds
March 2015 Briefing – Rheumatology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Rheumatology for March 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
