Primary Care
Primary Care
04/22/2015
Experts have begun outlining details of the transition between ICD-9 and ICD-10, explaining the new specific condition requirements and coding for various diseases and how the change will affect Medicare...
04/22/2015
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C
03/26/2015
There is a rare, but potentially fatal interaction between the antiarrhythmic agent amiodarone and the hepatitis C drug sofosbuvir.
03/26/2015
Migraine
Migraine
03/24/2015
Researchers conducted a study to better understand the association between migraine and cryptogenic ischemic stroke in young adults.
03/24/2015
Migraine
Migraine
03/23/2015
Researchers conducted a phase 2/3 randomized clinical trial to better understand the effects of a calcitonin gene-related peptide receptor antagonist for the prevention of migraine.
03/23/2015
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C
03/17/2015
A recent report outlined the medical spending increases caused by hepatitis C medications on 2014 and predicts future spending for 2015.
03/17/2015
Research Summary
Research Summary
03/03/2015
Ashton L. Stahl
A diagnostic accuracy study evaluating PHQ-9 and GAD-7 in a general practice setting found high sensitivity and negative predictive values, supporting their role in routine primary care mental health...
03/03/2015
Primary Care
Primary Care
02/21/2015
Most patients prefer to engage with their healthcare provider face-to-face or over the telephone rather than through other technological options, according to a new survey.
02/21/2015
FDA Alert
FDA Alert
01/16/2015
Anthony Calabro, MA
The FDA is seeking a cap on nicotine levels in cigarettes and certain tobacco products at minimally or nonaddictive levels. This initiative, if finalized, would be what the FDA calls a “significant step”...
01/16/2015
Endocrine system
Endocrine system
08/18/2014
A new study examines the effects of chemicals found in common personal care products on testosterone levels in men, women, and children.
08/18/2014
Primary Care
Primary Care
07/17/2014
The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America offered updated evidence reviews and recommendations for hand hygiene in healthcare facilities.
07/17/2014