Practice Management News

An eight-item questionnaire, called Central Aspects of Pain, reliably measures nociplastic pain across a variety of chronically painful musculoskeletal conditions, according to data published in Rheumatology.

PHILADELPHIA — An analysis of more than 15 million Americans enrolled in Medicare found that those enrolled in the Medicare Advantage plan had a 4% lower dementia diagnosis rate than those in traditional Medicare, according to a presenter.

PHILADELPHIA — Consuming a high-sugar diet over 10 days was associated with memory issues as well as negative cardiometabolic health compared with a low-sugar diet, according to a poster presentation.

The Federal Trade Commission proposal to ban noncompete clauses for all workers has sent powerful ripples through the health care industry, prompting physicians of all specialties to reevaluate their career trajectories.

Health care providers know of the broad potential AI offers for reducing burnout, but which products are actually available for use can be difficult to ascertain, especially considering electronic health record system compatibility.

Many people who experience side effects from cancer treatment wait nearly a month to see a specialist with the necessary expertise.

PHILADELPHIA — In cognitively healthy but sleep-poor adults in midlife, treatment with 20 mg suvorexin led to acute decreases in Alzheimer’s-related biomarkers compared with 10 mg of the drug and placebo, according to a presenter.

NEW YORK — Paying attention to one’s lifestyle is a cornerstone to maintaining and improving both physical and mental health, according to the new president of the American Psychiatric Association.

Published data showed psychological symptoms following sport-related concussions are common in high school athletes and may delay their recovery.

NEW YORK — In this Healio Video Perspective from the American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting, Stefanie Simmons, MD, FACEP, chief medical officer of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation, discusses the Frontline Connect toolkit.