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Tai Chi Improves Balance in Parkinson Disease
Tai chi training appears to be effective as a stand-alone behavioral intervention for reducing balance impairments in patients who have mild to moderate Parkinson disease. More »
The Young and Restless Risk Impulse Disorders in Parkinson's
Studies are honing in on predictors for impulse control disorders among Parkinson's disease patients. More »
For good long-term outcomes with psychotherapy, choose carefully
The long-term outcomes of psychodynamic therapy are improved if a systematic effort is undertaken beforehand to match the nature of the therapy to the diagnosis and the patient's goals, judging from the results of a randomized study from Germany that compared cognitive behavior and psychodynamic... More »
What troubles the veteran's sleep: The pain, the memory, or the injury?
Difficulty in falling or staying asleep plagues the vast majority of veterans who have the polytrauma triad (PTSD, traumatic brain injury, and pain). Which of the three conditions causes the sleep problem? More »
Parkinson Disease: 5 Pearls for Primary Care Practice
What associated disorders should primary care clinicians be alert for in patients with Parkinson disease? More »
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Primary Care Can't Thrive Without Nurse Practitioners
Courtney H. Lyder, ND,  May 17, 2013
With a projected shortfall of primary-care physicians, it's time for alternate solutions to patient care. Nurse practitioners are one logical remedy.
VWhat Physicians Can Learn from the Allscripts EHR Lawsuit
Marisa Torrieri,  May 16, 2013
Lawsuit prompts question: What should physicians do to ensure they end up with a great EHR instead of buyer’s remorse?
Eight Ways ICD-9 Will Still Matter to Medical Practices
Brenda Edwards, CPC,  May 15, 2013
What should your medical practice do with your ICD-9-CM book after October 1, 2014? Keep it.
Seven Ways Technology Can Speed Up Patient Collections
Cheyenne Brinson,  May 15, 2013
Failing to adopt widely available billing and collections technology can cost medical practices big. Here's how to do it right.
Four Reasons Private Medical Practice is Becoming Extinct
Carol Stryker,  May 15, 2013
It’s becoming increasingly difficult for private medical practices to thrive. Here’s what’s driving the trend toward consolidation.
 

 


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