Patients Use ~Half of Opioids Prescribed After Hysterectomy
Pre-op Fibromyalgia Survey score, overall body pain, pre-op opioid use, abdominal sx predict opioid use
Short PCP Consultation Length Seen Worldwide
In 18 countries, primary care physicians spend five minutes or less with their patients
The American College of Rheumatology, Nov. 3-8
The 81st Annual Meeting of the American College of Rheumatology The annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology was held...
Breast Cancer Recurrences Steady After Therapy Cessation
Women with ER-positive BC who stop therapy after 5 years have steady recurrence rate up to 20 years
Delayed Cord Clamping Linked to Reduced Hospital Mortality
Compared with early clamping, delay associated with lower mortality in preterm, very preterm infants
The American Society of Reproductive Medicine, Oct. 28- Nov. 1
The 73rd Annual Meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) The annual meeting of the American Society for Reproductive...
In ER, Combination of Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen Relieves Pain
No difference in pain reduction for ibuprofen and acetaminophen vs. 3 opioid/acetaminophen combos
Increases in U.S. Health Spending Tied to Health Service Price
Higher spending also linked to population growth and aging, negatively linked to disease incidence
Evidence Scant for Treatment of Cough With the Common Cold
Update recommends against nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents for adults, codeine for children
Delay in Tranexamic Acid Administration Reduces Benefit
Survival benefit decreases by 10 percent for every 15-minute delay in treatment for severe bleeding
