FDA Warns Against Children Taking Codeine, Tramadol
Agency strengthens warning labels on these medications to address dangers
Dexamethasone Found to Be of Little Benefit in Acute Sore Throat
Study seeking antibiotic alternatives found that only one-third of patients improved within 48 hours
Potential Benefits, Risks of OpenNotes Discussed
Benefits include improved patient engagement, while risks include avoidance of writing candidly
One in Five Post-Op Patients Need Unscheduled Help
Most contact general practitioner due to inadequate pain management
Doctors Need to Be Mindful of What They Post on Social Media
Investigators find many examples of unprofessional, 'potentially objectionable' behavior online
Work Impairment Common in Uncontrolled Allergic Rhinitis
Symptoms of allergic rhinitis controlled in about 60 percent of days according to mobile phone app
Web-Based Platform Better for Delivering Pre-Op Information
Children age 3 to 12 years better attain pre-op information from interactive web-based platform
Surgery Often the Starting Point for Opioid Addiction
Some patients may face higher risk of becoming dependent on opioids, researchers say
$16 Billion Spent on Cosmetic Surgery by Americans in 2016
New report details costs of most popular plastic surgery procedures
Novel Laser Device Effective for Nasal Telangiectasia Treatment
Treatment effective in all patients, with most needing only one treatment session
