Misuse of Opioids Doubled in the United States Over a Decade
Over 4 percent of adults reported nonmedical use of drugs like OxyContin in 2012 to 2013
2017 Will Bring Premium Rate Increases Under ACA
Experts say increases will mostly affect people who get modest subsidies or no financial assistance
Diabetes Increases Mortality Risk After Acute Myocardial Infarction
Study points to need for better coordinated care, more effective use of medications
Mortality Up With No Revascularization in STEMI
Risk associated with no revascularization consistent in subgroup analysis, including older age
Recommendations Developed for Managing Obstetric Lacerations
Application of warm compresses to perineum during pushing, reduction in episiotomy recommended
Candesartan Doesn’t Prevent Trastuzumab Cardiotoxicity
Cumulative incidence of cardiac events not significantly different with candesartan, placebo
Variation in ER Visit Use for the Five Most Populous States
And, differences between states in expected source of payment for emergency department visits
High-Fiber Diet May Promote Healthy, Disease-Free Aging
Top fiber consumers were 79 percent more likely to remain fully functional and disease-free
Diabetes Plus Kidney Disease Raises CVD Risk in Blacks
Odds of cardiovascular mortality 14.8 percent higher in black Americans with both conditions
Superior Hypogastric Plexus Block Beneficial After Hysterectomy
Ropivacaine linked to reduced postoperative opioid consumption, pain versus placebo
