Articles By Jack Cush, MD
ACR/SPARTAN 2015 Recommendations for Ankylosing Spondylitis and Non-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis
The ACR and SPARTAN (Spondyloarthritis Research and Treatment Network) has worked together to study 57 specific treatment questions regarding AS and SpA. The following guidelines have recently been published after conducting systematic literature reviews.
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Dr. Woodcock Gives Senate FDA Update on Biosimilars
Biologics have been a great advance in therapeutics, but at great cost. Although biologics account for less than 1% of all prescriptions in the USA, they account for 28% percent of the cost of prescribed medications.
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ICD-10 Tips for Procrastinators
On October 1st, your coding memory will be getting a big and unwelcomed upgrade. Even if the goverment shuts down, ICD-10 implementation goes forward. Below are several sources to review what's ahead and what you should be focused on at this point.
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The Deadly Truth behind Paxil’s Study 329
Study 329 was published in 2001, and became a pivotal study for the anti-depressant drug Paxil (paroxetine). In 2002, over 2 million prescriptions were written for Paxil.
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Only 1 in 5 Seek Treatment for Raynaud's
October is Raynaud's Awareness Month according to the Raynaud's Association (http://www.raynauds.org), and a whopping 80 percent of sufferers are not aware they have the disorder and do not seek treatment.
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Increasing Numbers of Knee Replacements
Knee replacement surgery is on the rise, and so is the cost.
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Answering Patient Emails
A recent article by Dr. Joseph Eastern of the Pediatric News Network addressed an issue that confronts all practitioners - how do you handle email from patients?
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Fibromyalgia Prevalence & Characteristics
PLOS has reported the results of the 2012 US National Health Interview Survey that focuses on fibromyalgia.
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PLLR - The Pregnancy & Lactation Labeling Rule Explained
A recent article from Healio.com reviewed the FDA’s Pregnancy and Lactation Labeling Rule (PLLR) that became effective June 30th.
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Marketing 101
Why let your practice mix grow according to word-of-mouth, preferred provider listings and beauty parlor gossip? Be all you can be with a marketing plan for your practice and career.
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