CDC: About One in Five U.S. Adults Have Chronic Pain
Higher prevalence of chronic pain, high-impact chronic pain for women, older adults, rural residents
FDA Gets Tough on Juul, Other Electronic Cigarette Makers
More than 1,200 warning letters and fines have been sent to retailers and major e-cigarette manufacturers
Medicaid Benefits for Addiction Treatment Expanded After ACA
Decreases in states imposing annual service limits, requiring preauthorization for services
Single, Fixed-Dose Combo Pills Improve Hypertension Outcomes
Findings show improved outcomes may be due to better medication adherence
Six-Step Analysis Can Help Improve Practice Logistics
Method showed unfavorable traits related to match between supply, demand, access at outpatient clinic
CDC: Tobacco Product Use Varies by Race Among U.S. Teens
Highest use seen among Native Hawaiians, Indians, Alaskans; lowest among Asians
Residents Working Long Hours Can Increase Alertness
Arriving rested, asking for relief, staying organized can help medical residents maintain their energy
High-Touch Surfaces at Airports Often Covered in Pathogens
At least one respiratory virus detected in 10 percent of surface samples at major airport during flu season
Sexual, Physical Abuse Up Odds of Injury for Female Athletes
Lifetime sexual and physical abuse linked to increased likelihood of sports injury among women
Better Classification of Dry Eye Disease Will Aid Diagnosis, Tx
Wide variety of related causes and symptoms complicates the dry eye diagnosis
