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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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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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