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Healio Minute Tuesday, March 26, 2013 Edition: Medical offices show mobility issues, autism risk linked to grandparent age, new knees take the weight

What just happened in medicine and why do you care?

A surprising barrier to care: Getting patients through the front door

Healio.com: Many big-city medical offices can’t handle patients with limited mobility. Read more.

Risk of childhood autism linked to age of grandparents

Healio.com/Psychiatry: Research points to genetic alterations across generations. Read more.

Total knee replacement: A weighty decision

Healio.com/Orthopedics: Nine years later, obese patients appear to benefit equally from TKA surgery. Read more.

‘Follow directions carefully’ – even if you ‘feel good’

Healio.com/Hepatology: Patients skip early doses of hepatitis C medications, but not because they’re forgetful. Read more.

Solid food starting line often comes too early for formula-fed infants

Healio.com/Pediatrics: Mothers using formula are more likely to start solids before the recommended age. Read more.