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Fatty Liver Tied to Diabetes, Atherosclerosis
LONDON -- Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is an independent predictor of both type 2 diabetes and carotid atherosclerosis, according to two studies presented here at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of the Liver.
Apr 11, 2014
5 Ways Doctors Can Use Data Analytics
Data analytics takes claims data, a providers' electronic health record, and any of piece of information available to help physicians become more aware of the patients they're treating. Here are five ways the technology can help meet payers' demands for higher-quality, higher-value care.
Mar 01, 2014
Killing Pain: Benzo 'Boost' Can Be Deadly
Adding a benzodiazepine to an opioid painkiller can increase the effect of the opioid, or in the language of addiction, benzos can boost the high -- but the combo can be deadly, according to this Killing Pain report from Ƶ and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Feb 25, 2014