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
Health System Sees Success With E-Visits Via Patient Portal
Portal offers access to physicians without an office visit for certain common symptoms
APSS: Weekend Sleep Changes Adversely Affect Health Outcomes
For every hour of shifted sleep, an associated 11.1 percent increase in risk of diagnosed heart disease
Adverse Brain Outcomes Seen With Even Moderate Drinking
Findings suggest U.S. drinking guidelines might be too liberal
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
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
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
ASCO: Recent Drop in Additional Surgery Post Lumpectomy
Decrease was concomitant with 2014 consensus statement endorsing a margin of no ink on tumor
