Archive: 27/06/2016
Lower levels of coenzyme Q10 in blood associated with multiple system atrophy
The neurodegenerative disease known as multiple system atrophy (MSA) affects both movement and involuntary bodily functions. Questions have been raised about the potential role of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) insufficiency in the ...
Jun 27, 2016
Justices reject appeal over medical marijuana in Montana
The Supreme Court won't hear an appeal challenging a Montana law that limits medical marijuana providers to selling the drug to a maximum of three patients each.
Jun 27, 2016
State medical home initiative slashes healthcare costs for complex Medicaid patients
Providing Medicaid patients with a primary care "medical home" cut costs of their care by as much as $4,100 a year and lowered their number of doctors visits and hospitalizations, according to a Perelman School of Medicine-led ...
Jun 27, 2016
Brexit—what might it mean for global health?
This week, the United Kingdom (UK) has made the unprecedented move of leaving the European Union (EU), an economic and political union of 28 member countries. After a close result, the Leave campaign won the referendum with ...
Jun 27, 2016
Rheumatology leaders respond to MACRA proposed rule
In comments submitted to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) proposed rule, the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) praised the agency for ...
Jun 27, 2016
E-consults increase access to specialty care, reduce need for face-to-face appointments
According to research presented today at AcademyHealth's Annual Research Meeting, use by physicians of electronic consultations (e-consults) increases access to specialists' care for patients who often have the hardest time ...
Jun 27, 2016
In first-ever survey, 36 percent of water polo players report concussions
A first-of-its-kind survey has confirmed what some water polo players - especially goalies - have long suspected: Concussions seem to be prevalent in the sport.
Jun 27, 2016