What do you know about rheumatic diseases?

September is Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about four common rheumatic diseases: Ankylosing spondylitis, gout, juvenile idiopathic arthritis and lupus. Ankylosing spondylitis Ankylosing spondylitis is an inflammatory disease that can cause some of the small bones in your spine to fuse. This fusing makes the spine less flexible and can result in a […]

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Always tired? Why you should take more notice of your daytime sleepiness

Written by Amy Beecham Polycystic ovary Syndrome (PCOS) may be one of the most common hormone conditions, but medical experts say that “hidden” symptoms are preventing as many as three in four from being diagnosed. September marks polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) awareness month, which aims to spotlight the most common – but one of the most complex – hormone conditions. […]

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Sequoia Project publishes new elements for Common Agreement, wants feedback

The Sequoia Project on Monday released its new elements for the Common Agreement, another step in developing its “rules of the road” for trusted health data exchange. The Elements of the Common Agreement (PDF) are being made available for stakeholder feedback, according to the Sequoia Project, which is ONC’s recognized coordinating entity for the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement, […]

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