From MedPage Today:

1. Methotrexate Helps Save Large Joints in RA. Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who received concomitant methotrexate with their tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitor were less likely to need a large joint replacement than if they were on anti-TNF treatment alone.
2. More U.S. Teens Opt for Birth Control With IUDs, Implants. The use of long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) by teens increased from 2005 to 2013 but still remained relatively low.
3. Blues’ Quality Contract Raising Hackles in Massachusetts. Major fads usually start on the West Coast and travel East. But when it comes to major healthcare reform, it would be best to look to Massachusetts for a vision of what might be coming to the rest of the country.
4. For Teens, Home Is Where the Weight Is. Stress at home can lead to many adverse outcomes, and a new study counts obesity among them for adolescents.