Text Messaging

Religiously tailored text messages intended to decrease smoking during Ramadan were “feasible and acceptable” among Muslim men in Minnesota, results of a single-arm observational study showed.

A healthy diet and lifestyle intervention utilizing daily text messages may help improve the behaviors of patients with chronic kidney disease, according to results of a pilot intervention that were presented at the virtual National Kidney Foundation Spring Clinical Meetings.

Selecting an investment advisor can be an important decision for an orthopedic surgeon’s long-term financial security. In this third article of a three-part series on investing, the leading options orthopedists have for professional investment advice are compared. Most orthopedic surgeons, at some point in their careers, will likely choose between these options based on their specific circumstances and preferences.

Many young physicians, fellows and residents look at their financial situation and do not think of themselves as owning any significant assets, never mind being wealthy. This may be understandable, as most young doctors have low income during their training years and, even when having higher incomes once they are in practice, may be saddled with significant debt from student loans.

In the first part of this three-part series, we discussed potential pitfalls of investing alone, without the assistance of a professional. This article focuses on the type of professional duty a financial advisor has to a client and why that is important to understand when deciding who to trust with one’s hard-earned savings.

PARIS — Patients with CHD and diabetes who received frequent educational and motivational text messages for glycemic control in addition to standard care had a greater reduction in glycated hemoglobin than those who received standard care, according to the results of the CHAT-DM study.

HHS Secretary Alex Azar has proposed a rule that he said would improve substance use disorder treatment and reduce primary care providers’ administrative burden.

Posting on social media, texting and knowingly appearing in photos while high was prevalent among people who attended electronic dance music, or EDM, parties; however, many who engaged in these behaviors reported later regretting it, according to study findings.

This is the first of a three-part series on how an orthopedic surgeon will get investment advice during his or her lifetime. This article focuses on the decision to use a professional advisor. In the second installment, we will discuss the one fundamental issue orthopedic surgeons must understand when choosing an investment advisor. The final article will outline the various types of financial advisors and describe the pros and cons of each type.

When was the last time you ran your referral report? If you are contemplating a merger or acquisition, your referral report is a valuable asset. If you’d prefer to stay independent, it may be one of the most valuable tools you have for practice growth and profitability.