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Although most rheumatologists trained in musculoskeletal ultrasound bill for their imaging work, a “concerning” number fail to do so due to time constraints and poor reimbursement, according to data published in Arthritis Care & Research.

On Nov. 3, most of the United States will “fall back” by an hour in the shift from daylight saving time to standard time, which will last through the winter months.

Patients who have diabetes at the time of kidney allograft loss may have a lower chance of survival compared without, according to .

A survey among patients and home dialysis nurses indicated that noise levels and setup time were key issues when using automated peritoneal dialysis machines.

This Sunday, most Americans will adjust their clocks 1 hour to “spring forward” into daylight saving time, at which time they will lose an hour of sleep but gain an hour of daylight.

In a position statement published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine has issued an updated recommendation that the United States shift to permanent standard time.

PHILADELPHIA — Adolescents who sustained a concussion registered altered reaction time and decision-making when asked to execute basic maneuvers during a distracted driving simulation compared to those without, according to a presenter.

The transition to standard time was associated with a transient increase in self-reported sleep disorders, while no problems with sleep were reported after the transition to daylight saving time, according to data in Neurology.

Longer acting anti-VEGF therapies that require fewer injections and clinic visits may provide greater cost-saving benefit for patients with age-related macular degeneration, according to a study in Clinical Ophthalmology.

“I can’t believe it is the end of August!” one of our fellows said as we were getting ready to start the afternoon clinic, commenting on how time flies.