Mercury From Seafood Tied to Higher Levels of Autoantibodies
Exposure may raise risk of autoimmune diseases in women
Confidence Not Accurate Measure of Prescribing Competence
Fourth-year medical students show lack of insight into their own prescribing strengths and weaknesses
Motivational Interviewing Can Help Reach Nonadherent Patients
Although working with patients to set personal goals may take more time, the investment pays off
Perspective on Dr. Davidson: ‘Be Like Mike’
Michael Davidson took on highest risk patients, sought to extend lives in cases deemed 'hopeless'
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Linked With Earlier Surgical Menopause
Menstrual abnormalities, endometriosis, pelvic pain also associated with CFS
January 2015 Briefing – Rheumatology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Rheumatology for January 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
Patient Engagement Can Cut Costs, Improve Outcomes
Initiatives can decrease hospital visits, cut morbidity and mortality, up treatment adherence
CDC: ~8 Percent of U.S. Adults Nonadherent Due to Rx Costs
Patients skipping doses, taking less medication or delaying filling prescriptions
Leptin May Mediate Knee-Related Osteoarthritis
The inflammatory adipokine may account for about half of the effect of BMI on knee osteoarthritis
Smaller Goals to Start Could Boost Activity in Sedentary
For those who are inactive, any activity may be better than none
