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For women undergoing abdominal hysterectomy

Superior Hypogastric Plexus Block Beneficial After Hysterectomy

Ropivacaine linked to reduced postoperative opioid consumption, pain versus placebo
Advanced practice clinicians and physicians order low-value health services with similar frequency

APCs, Doctors Order Low-Value Services With Similar Frequency

Similar frequency for antibiotics, CT and MRI, radiography, and referrals
Americans spent more than $30 billion out of pocket in 2012 on chiropractors and other complementary health practitioners

CDC: Alternative Medicine a Booming Business in U.S.

More than $30 billion paid out-of-pocket for acupuncture, yoga, chiropractic care, supplements
During a presentation at the 2016 American Medical Association Annual Meeting

Tips Provided for Leveraging Social Media

Kevin Pho of KevinMD shares insights into social media use in health care
For patients with fibromyalgia

IV Lidocaine Has No Meaningful Impact in Fibromyalgia

No clinical manifestations for combination of lidocaine for four weeks with amitriptyline
The creation of a reset room is one of several solutions that can help physicians and medical providers address burnout

Reset Room Can Help Address Physician Burnout

Reset room is one of three steps Hennepin County Medical Center has introduced to address burnout
Steps should be taken to combat the impending physician shortage of between 61

Strategy Needed to Address Impending Physician Shortage

AAMC promotes multipronged approach including federal support, technology, care delivery changes
Patients with irritable bowel syndrome have alterations in their gut microbiota

Review IDs Gut Microbiota Changes in Irritable Bowel

Species-specific alterations of gut microbiota seen for IBS patients from China versus other regions
Hospital prices in California increased substantially from 2004 to 2013

Prices for Care Rise Significantly As Multi-Hospital Systems Emerge

76 percent increase per hospital admission across all hospitals; greater increase in multi-hospital systems
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is promoting his version of single-payer health care

Potential Impact of Single-Payer Health Care Discussed

System could alleviate administrative burden, but may have trade-offs in terms of patient care