2014 to 2017 Saw Improvement in Burnout for U.S. Physicians
Compared with other working adults and after adjustment, doctors still at increased risk for burnout
Opioid-Related Mortality Up From 1999 to 2016 in Eastern U.S.
Opioid-related mortality rates, especially from synthetic opioids, increased rapidly in eastern states
Guideline Covers Extracutaneous Manifestations of Psoriasis
Second guideline presents evidence for different biologic agents, including adverse events
Most Patients Do Not Disclose Complementary Medicine Use
Lack of inquiry from providers, fear of disapproval, belief CM is safe among reasons for nondisclosure
National Health Spending Set to Increase 5.5 Percent Annually
Long-observed demographic and economic factors expected to drive growth in health spending
Since Early 2000s, Overdose Death Rates Are Highest in U.S.
U.S. was not an outlier in terms of drug overdose mortality prior to the early 2000s
Leg Amputation in ESRD Patients Should Prompt Palliative Care Discussion
Lower-extremity amputation signals poor prognosis with end-stage renal disease
Vertical Integration Has Little Impact on Quality Measures
Increased hospital market concentration tied to reduced quality in patient satisfaction measures
Acupuncture Alleviates Moderate-to-Severe Menopause Symptoms
Decreases seen in hot flushes, day-and-night sweats, sleep problems, emotional and physical symptoms
Many Experience Improvement in Sex Life After Bariatric Surgery
About half of those reporting dissatisfaction at preop saw clinically meaningful improvement
