Many Bariatric Surgery Patients Using Opioids Seven Years Later
Hydrocodone most commonly used, followed by tramadol and oxycodone
CDC: High-Deductible Health Plan Use Rising Among Employers
These employees more likely to face financial barriers to care, researchers find
Positive Clinical Effects Seen for Placebos Without Deception
Findings based on five studies involving patients with IBS, depression, allergic rhinitis, back pain, ADHD
Prevalence of Advanced HIV at ART Initiation Decreasing
Decreases seen in Haiti, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Swaziland, Uganda, Vietnam, Zimbabwe
Venlafaxine Use Linked to Bone Turnover Markers in Older Adults
Increase in CTX and decrease in P1NP, consistent with accelerated bone loss with antidepressant tx
Many Taking NOACs for A-Fib May Not Be Getting Right Dose
Study of newer medications finds 16 percent receive too much or too little
Stroke Risk Elevated in Elderly Patients With Cirrhosis
Magnitude of association higher for intracerebral, subarachnoid hemorrhage versus ischemic stroke
Family Can Improve Timely Detection in Nursing Home Care
Family members notice signs of change in health and inform care staff about these changes
Combo of Several Meds at Smaller Doses May Boost HTN Care
Researchers posit smaller doses of several drugs better than standard dose of just one medication
ASCO: SWOG Trials Have Had Considerable Impact on Cancer
Estimated 3.34 million life-years gained through 2015 from 23 positive SWOG treatment trials
