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Healio Minute Friday, June 7, 2013 Edition: Extra patient time goes unperceived, talk therapies equal for depression, exercising longer helps patients with fibromyalgia

What just happened in medicine and why do you care?

EHRs increased time physicians spent with patients

Healio.com/Ophthalmology: But analysis of glaucoma practice reveals unchanged patient perceptions. Read more.

Talk therapy techniques for depression found comparably effective

 

Healio.com/Psychiatry: Researchers conclude that using waitlist conditions in studies is unethical, given severity of disorder. Read more.

Patients with fibromyalgia benefit from sustained exercise

Healio.com/Rheumatology: Analysis shows overcoming short-term pain threshold brings long-term relief. Read more.

Marijuana legalization comes with unintended impacts on children

Healio.com/Pediatrics: Colorado sees increase in accidental ingestion; providers called on to recognize and manage toxic reactions. Read more.

Re-designed payment forms empower Medicare fraud 'detectives'

Healio.com: Seniors encouraged to monitor claims history and report potential fraud, waste or abuse. Read more.