Dr. Susan Sharma: This is Insidermedicine in 60.
From Leeds - According to research published in the Lancet, a cocktail of treatments may halt progression of rheumatoid arthritis. In a randomized clinical trial conducted by University of Leeds researchers; over 500 patients with mild to moderate rheumatoid arthritis were randomized to a combination of Methotrexate and Enbrel or Methotrexate alone. Those receiving the combination therapy were twice as likely to achieve emission and 21% more likely to achieve radiographic non-progression.
From Baltimore - According to research that's published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, patients who come to their doctors appointments with their spouse or adult child are more satisfied with their medical care. In a survey of over 12,000 Medicare beneficiaries conducted by Johns Hopkins researchers; nearly 40% of patients came to doctors appointments with a companion. Those who did were more satisfied with their physician's technical skills, information-giving and interpersonal skills. Companions frequently help clarify symptoms and write down instruction.
And finally, from Connecticut - According to research published in the NEJM, a campaign to raise fall prevention awareness can lower fall rates. Researchers from Yale showed that falls can be lowered by 9% through a media campaign aimed at raising awareness of risk factors for falls like reducing overmedication, and gait and stability training.
For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
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