Top stories in health and medicine, May 27, 2014

From MedPage Today: Temporary Fee on Big Business Funds Obamacare. The world of healthcare, like any, is full of haves and have nots. Grassroots Group Aims to Renew Primary Care. “Change is HERE. The future of primary care has arrived.” The motto of Primary Care Progress, a 4-year-old grassroots organization advocating for interprofessional teamwork and a brighter landscape for primary care in the U.S., is echoed throughout the organization’s rhetoric, blog posts, leadership summits, and the voices of its members. War Wounds: Hearing Loss Tracks Gulf War Vets. Do you routinely ask your patients if they have a history of military service? You should. Time in service — either as an active duty, Reserve, or National Guard member — is associated with an increased risk of auditory injuries, including hearing loss, tinnitus and hyperacusis, and those injuries can negatively affect veterans’ quality of life for years to come. MS Drug Provides Clue to PTSD Target. A new study in mice suggests that the launch of a first-in-class drug, advances in basic molecular biology, and clever researchers have combined to identify a new therapeutic target and a lead compound for post-traumatic stress and other anxiety disorders. Your patients are rating you online: How to respond. Manage your online reputation: A social media guide. Find out how.
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - Category: Journals (General) Authors: Tags: News Primary care Psychiatry Source Type: blogs