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FDA Approves Golimumab for Ulceratve Colitis
he FDA has approved the tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blocker golimumab (Simponi) for treatment of moderate to severe ulcerative colitis in adults. This... More »
Getting to Early RA Remission: What Can We Learn from Clinical Trials?
In a comprehensive review of clinical trials, combination therapies with biologics offered better chances of long-term remission than monotherapy with... More »
New RA Test Launched Ahead of Visible Evidence for Benefit
Quest Diagnostics says the biomarker 14-3-3eta in its new test greatly improves sensitivity in detecting early rheumatoid arthritis. But the data is... More »
Teamwork Yields New JIA Genes and Plans to Explain RA Drug Response
Two major examples of "crowdsourcing" genetic explanations for rheumatic diseases: a competition to explain the genetics of anti-TNF response in... More »
Some Patients Classify RA Without DMARDs As “Worse than Death”
Pain, function and quality of life scores from 11% of patients with early rheumatoid arthritis rate the condition as “worse than death,” according to... 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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