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May 20, 2013
Obesity Impairs Efficacy of L-Asparaginase in Leukemia Treatment
Findings suggesting that obesity substantially impairs the ability of L-asparaginase to kill leukemia cells were reported last month by investigators from The Saban Research Institute, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. More »
April 23, 2013
More Sleep Could Reduce Obesity in Adolescents
Shorter sleep is associated with increases in BMI in adolescents aged 14 to 18 years, especially in heavier adolescents. More »
March 13, 2013
Gene Associated With Obesity Linked to Melanoma
The FTO gene, which prior research has shown is strongly associated with obesity and body mass index (BMI), contains variants associated with an increased risk for malignant melanoma, according to the results of a genome-wide association study conducted by the GenoMEL consortium. More »
March 1, 2013
Colon Cancer Linked to Physical Inactivity and Obesity
In a new study, researchers found that higher body mass index was associated with a risk of CTNNB1-negative colorectal cancer, while higher physical activity was associated with a lower risk for this type of disease. More »
February 21, 2013
Go For the Glory Quiz: MS, Charcot Foot, Rx Errors, Sores, Obesity and Exercise
MS sex ratio, Charcot neuroarthropathy, antibiotic error, obesity and exercise. More »
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Painful Bone Metastases: Causes and Therapeutic Complexities
May 23, 2013

Gender-based differences may explain some of the variability in cancer-related bone pain. Also, an expert review tries to define how to choose the right protocol for radiotherapy of bone metastases.

Simple Pain Assessment From Three Basic Questions
May 22, 2013

Three easy-to-obtain pieces of information followed by a systematic recording of a general practitioners' prognostic judgment provide a simple, generic assessment of older patients presenting with musculoskeletal problems.

Niacin Revived as Option for Treating Hyperlipidemia
May 21, 2013

Despite negative results in a recent major trial, cardiologists are finding reasons to reconsider niacin's potential for cardiovascular prevention in reducing LDLs and triglcyerides and increasing HDLs.


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Five Steps to Improving Patient Access
Judy Capko,  May 21, 2013
Patient access is getting increased attention through reform initiatives. Here are five steps you can take to make sure patients get appropriate access to care in your office.
Growing HIPAA Threat – Ignore Windows XP at Your Own Peril
Marion K. Jenkins,  May 21, 2013
Chances are good that you have some major ticking software time bombs lurking in your medical practice's computer environment, namely Windows XP and Server 2003.
Finding Physician Work-Life Balance in the Small Moments
Jennifer Frank, MD,  May 21, 2013
At my practice and at home, things are always busy. There's laundry or homework, or a patient with needs.
Three Areas to Reduce Costs at Your Medical Practice
Greg Mertz,  May 19, 2013
By taking a hard look at reducing costs for staffing, overhead, and technology at your medical practice, you may see increased physician compensation.
Dos and Don’ts for Starting a Physician Blog
Michael Woo-Ming, MD,  May 18, 2013
Starting a physician blog can provide your medical practice with marketing benefits, but it's important to do it right.
 

 


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