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Fat shaming interferes with patients’ medical care, experts say
WASHINGTON – Overweight, obese patients who seek health care face special challenges because of “negative attitudes.”
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FDA committee recommends approval of tofacitinib for PsA
The FDA Arthritis Advisory Committee voted 10-1 in favor of approval of tofacitinib for psoriatic arthritis.
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Medicare Part D premiums dip as drug costs continue to rise
While drug spending is projected to increase in 2018, Part D insurance providers are expecting their drug costs to fall.
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POLL: Draft classification criteria for SLE stir controversy
Do you think that the approach to new classification criteria for systemic lupus erythematosus should allow for a more inclusive classification of...
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FDA committee rejects sirukumab approval on safety concerns
Concerns over increased overall mortality in trials were most often cited.
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Pain frequency varies by employment status
Previously employed adults are the most likely to experience daily pain.
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Opioid use higher in adults with health conditions
Patients with cirrhosis are nearly twice as likely as are those without the condition to use prescription opioids.
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First interchangeability study for an adalimumab biosimilar has begun
The trial recently enrolled its first patient.
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When the painful ‘bumps’ are calciphylaxis, what’s next?
NEW YORK – Calciphylaxis is an underrecognized crystal deposition disease that’s associated with panniculitis.
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Senate sinks GOP health care reform effort
Assurances that ‘skinny repeal’ would go to conference committee didn’t suffice.
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Tips and tricks for appealing an audit
Here’s what you need to know about appealing audit findings and winning your case.