Healio Minute Friday, March 1, 2013 Edition: Psychiatric disorders have deep links, HIPAA changes analyzed, spine surgery simulator takes flight

What just happened in medicine and why do you care?

What do 5 clinically distinct psychiatric disorders have in common? Genetics

Healio.com/Psychiatry: Discovery holds promise for prediction, prevention in treatment of autism, ADHD, bipolar disorder, depression and schizophrenia. Read more.

Taking stock of new HIPAA challenges? We’ve got the guide

Healio.com: International law firm Arnold & Porter LLP counsels health care entities on how to avoid increased penalties. Read more.

Spine surgery meets flight simulator, now in 3-D

Healio.com/Orthopedics: FDA approves rehearsal platform that is at once global and patient-specific. Read more.

About face: Not all acne bacteria cause pimples

Healio.com/Dermatology: Study shows that at least one P. acnes strain may reinforce healthy skin. Read more.

Implanted defibrillators often packaged with incomplete conversations

Healio.com/Cardiology: Many physicians minimize long-term psychosocial risks while maximizing medical jargon. Read more.