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Multiple Sclerosis Updates: Disease Management and Clinical Trial Data This review of the 65th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN 2013) offers summaries and perspectives of what is happening in the world of MS research, and how we can apply these findings to our everyday practice. Free CME |
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Study: Blood thinners plus NSAIDs may increase risk of major bleeding
An analysis of more than 8,000 patients with deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism showed that those who simultaneously took an anticoagulant and a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug had a greater risk of suffering major internal bleeding than those who took blood thinners alone. The risk of bleeding may be even higher for patients with atrial fibrillation, lead researcher Bruce Davidson said. The findings were published in JAMA Internal Medicine. HealthDay News
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Children who are overweight seldom receive recommended screening
Data published in the CDC's Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report revealed few overweight and obese children receive recommended screenings for obesity-linked conditions. Researchers said about 30% of overweight and 40% of obese children had a lipid panel test, while only 5% of overweight and only about 10% of patients who were obese received a fasting glucose test. Only 1.5% of obese children had procedure codes indicating they were asked about their family history of diabetes. "The increased obesity-related morbidity and low levels of diagnostic coding and laboratory screening identified in this study present a challenge to efforts to reduce and treat childhood obesity," the authors wrote. Medscape (free registration)
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Study ties sleep apnea to higher osteoporosis risk
A study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism showed people with obstructive sleep apnea had nearly three times the risk of developing osteoporosis as those who didn't have the sleep disorder. In particular, women and older people were affected. "When sleep apnea periodically deprives the body of oxygen, it can weaken bones and raise the risk of osteoporosis. The progressive condition can lead to bone fractures, increased medical costs, reduced quality of life and even death," researcher Dr. Kai-Jen Tien said. HealthDay News
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More docs factoring costs into clinical decisions
More U.S. doctors say it's time to start considering medical costs in their practice by weighing the burden of "financial toxicity" and discussing money openly with patients. Doctors can no longer afford the luxury of ignoring cost, which results in unsustainable health care budgets and serious challenges for patients, writes Timothy Gower. However, the idea of factoring money into medical decision-making raises ethical challenges among doctors and patients. The Boston Globe (tiered subscription model)
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