Gender identity disorders in males associated with MS
An association between gender identity disorders (GIDs) and subsequent multiple sclerosis (MS) in males was found in an analysis of linked English Hospital Episode Statistics and mortality data from... (Source: Clinical Endocrinology News)
Source: Clinical Endocrinology News - February 16, 2016 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
HIPAA enforcement in 2016: Is your practice ready?
Two reports from the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) have attracted a lot of attention in recent weeks: The Office for Civil Rights (OCR), OIG said, needs to improve and expand its enforcement... (Source: Clinical Endocrinology News)
Source: Clinical Endocrinology News - February 16, 2016 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Statins don’t appear to compromise effectiveness of abiraterone
SAN FRANCISCO – Statins do not reduce the effectiveness of abiraterone acetate in men with castration-resistant prostate cancer, and they may even prove to add to therapy, according to data reported... (Source: Clinical Endocrinology News)
Source: Clinical Endocrinology News - February 12, 2016 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
CMS clarifies how to report Medicare overpayments
There is finally some clarity about how to report and return Medicare overpayments, under a final rule... (Source: Clinical Endocrinology News)
Source: Clinical Endocrinology News - February 12, 2016 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Human gene editing consensus study underway
A consensus study of the scientific underpinnings of human gene editing technologies is underway, and the committee of experts behind the effort will independently review potential applications for... (Source: Clinical Endocrinology News)
Source: Clinical Endocrinology News - February 12, 2016 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
CMS extends deadline for 2015 EHR attestation
Physicians and hospitals will have an extra 2 weeks to attest to meaningful use of electronic health records in 2015. (Source: Clinical Endocrinology News)
Source: Clinical Endocrinology News - February 12, 2016 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
AMA spending tops health-sector lobbying
The health sector let itself be heard in Washington in 2015, as the American Medical Association and three other organizations spent their way into the lobbying top 10, according to the Center for... (Source: Clinical Endocrinology News)
Source: Clinical Endocrinology News - February 11, 2016 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Law & Medicine: Which doctors get sued?
Question: Doctors are more prone to lawsuits if they:
A. Have been sued before.
B. Spend fewer dollars per hospitalized patient.
C. Show poor communication... (Source: Clinical Endocrinology News)
Source: Clinical Endocrinology News - February 10, 2016 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Data, new partnerships key to prepping for value-based care
AUSTIN, TEX. – Gathering data, seeking new partnerships, and showing leadership are the key ways to prepare for value-based medical practice, according to Houston-based health law attorney <a... (Source: Clinical Endocrinology News)
Source: Clinical Endocrinology News - February 9, 2016 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Diabetes duration, depression linked in elderly men
A longer duration of diabetes is associated with a greater risk of depression in men aged 70-89, according to Dr. Osvaldo P. Almeida and associates.
In their sample of 5,462 elderly men, 932 had... (Source: Clinical Endocrinology News)
Source: Clinical Endocrinology News - February 9, 2016 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Childhood metabolic syndrome severity declined relative to HDL, triglyceride changes
The severity of childhood metabolic syndrome declined in a study of U.S. adolescents relative to increases in high-density lipoproteins (HDL) and decreases in fasting triglyceride measurements among... (Source: Clinical Endocrinology News)
Source: Clinical Endocrinology News - February 9, 2016 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Palpable glandular tissue identifies gynecomastia tied to antipsychotics
NEW YORK – In adolescent boys who develop gynecomastia while taking an atypical antipsychotic that elevates prolactin, extra steps should be taken to confirm that it is drug related, according to a... (Source: Clinical Endocrinology News)
Source: Clinical Endocrinology News - February 6, 2016 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
