Top stories in health and medicine, August 28, 2013

From MedPage Today: ACOs Can Save Medicare $$$, Study Finds. An accountable care organization (ACO) established by a private insurer reduced costs of care for Medicare enrollees. More Exercise, Metformin Alter Lipid Particles. Both metformin and changes in diet and exercise made significant changes to the size and types of lipid particles in patients with impaired glucose tolerance. Ultrasound May Cut Thyroid Biopsy Rate. Certain characteristics of thyroid nodules identified on ultrasound can help predict the likelihood of cancer, and may also help determine if fine-needle aspiration biopsy can be deferred. Under-the-Skin ICD Affirmed Safe, Effective. The subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) was safe and effective in the full pivotal trial results finally being published. Your patients are rating you online: How to respond. Manage your online reputation: A social media guide. Find out how.
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