Latest Rheumatology News
Non-Hospital-Based Provider-to-Patient Telehealth Use Growing
posted August 13th
by modernClinician Editorial Team
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Use of non-hospital-based provider-to-patient telehealth grew almost 1,400-fold from 2014 to 2018, according to a FAIR Health White Paper.
One-Third of Physicians Will Take 10+ Years to Pay Off Debt
posted August 12th
by modernClinician Editorial Team
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Nearly two-thirds of actively practicing physicians are still carrying medical school debt, according to the Medical School Debt Report 2019, published by the staffing firm Weatherby Healthcare.
Medicare Spending on Essential Medicines Up 116 Percent From 2011 to 2015
posted August 7th
by modernClinician Editorial Team
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Spending associated with essential medicines grew substantially from 2011 to 2015 for Medicare Part D beneficiaries, according to a study published online July 17 in The BMJ.
FDA Grants First Approvals for Generic Versions of Lyrica
posted July 22nd
by modernClinician Editorial Team
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Nine drug companies have received approval for the first generic versions of Lyrica (pregabalin), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today.
Drug Interactions Reducing Contraceptive Effectiveness Common in Epilepsy
Chronic Migraines More Common in Women With Enlarged Breast Tissue
Myeloma Risk Modestly Increased in Adults With Incidentally Detected Vertebral Fracture
Frequent Cannabis Use Linked to Epilepsy Severity
1 in 3 With Lupus Take Supplements, Medications With Potential for Interactions
Age-, Joint-Specific Ultrasound Reference Values Set for Healthy Joints
Holding DMARDs at Time of COVID-19 Vaccine Not Warranted in Those With Inflammatory Arthritis
Low Hydroxychloroquine Intake, Blood Levels Linked to ASCVD Risk in Lupus