New Opioid Use in Older Adults With COPD May Up Cardiac Events
Odds of ischemic heart disease-related morbidity, mortality increased after new opioid use
Over Half of Opioids Prescribed to Adults With Mental Illness
Those with psychological conditions more likely to overdose or have other problems tied to opioid use
Doctors May Be Discarding Viable Donor Kidneys
Study found suboptimal organs prolonged lives and were a much better option than dialysis
No Advance Directives for Almost Two-Thirds of U.S. Population
Among 795,909 people in 150 studies, 36.7 percent had completed an advance directive
Allergists Concerned About Bee, Wasp Venom Extract Shortage
Facing expected season-long shortage, doctors asked to urge patients to carry epinephrine auto-injectors
Blacks, Hispanics Appear to Get Lower-Quality Hospice Care
Caregiver survey finds disparities between minority and white patients
Poor Sleep Could Be Modifiable Risk Factor for Alzheimer’s
More research needed to assess effect of modifying sleep on the brain
Risk of Sudden Death Declining in Heart Failure Patients
Researchers attribute decline to better meds, as patients live longer and better
IgE Allergy Testing Improves Atopic Dermatitis Outcomes
Authors suggest expanded use of IgE testing in dermatology practice
AMA: Doctors Should Make Sure Their Online Info Is Accurate
Speakers in educational session urge caution in online behavior
