Buprenorphine May Be Helpful in Peripheral Neuropathic Pain
When tolerated, buprenorphine is effective for DPNP, but many patients withdrew from study
Estradiol Doesn’t Boost Cognitive Function After Menopause
No differences noted with treatment in either early or late menopause
Buprenorphine-Naloxone Use in Medicare Patients Low
Prescribers represent less than 2 percent of the 381,575 prescribers with 56.5 million opioid claims
Health Expenditures Rising for Middle Class, Wealthy
But, since 2004, simultaneous decline in expenditures for the nonelderly poor
Medicare Spending Up for Decedents Versus Survivors
Average per capita spending for Medicare beneficiaries who died 4-fold higher than survivors
Possible Local Transmission of Zika Virus in Florida
If confirmed, it would be first case of local spread of the virus in continental U.S.
Labor Compensation, Purchased Goods, Service Biggest Spends
Purchased goods and services saw the largest increase in 2012 spending
Player-to-Player Hits in Football Up Magnitude of Head Impacts
Running longer before the contact happens also results in larger magnitude of impact
Stellate Ganglion Block Beneficial in Postherpetic Neuralgia
Report demonstrates benefit in severe photophobia secondary to trigeminal postherpetic neuralgia
Burnout Can Have Acute Personal, Professional Consequences
Physician burnout can contribute to failed relationships, substance abuse, suicidal ideation
