FDA to Update Medical Device Approvals Process
Revised process will ensure new medical devices meet safety and effectiveness standards
Pregnancy-Associated Mortality Involving Opioids Up
Between 2007 and 2016, pregnancy-associated mortality related to opioids more than doubled
RSNA: Refractory Back Pain Responds to CT-Guided Pulsed RF
Significantly greater overall improvement seen in pain and disability scores in the first year
Four Principles Underlie Patient and Family Partnership in Care
Patients, families should be treated with dignity and respect, be actively engaged in care
ACA Coverage Substantial, but Did Not Impact Labor Markets
Coverage gains did not negatively impact employment levels, hours worked, earnings
AI-Based Smartphone App Can Help Cut Cancer Pain Severity
App can cut both severity of advanced cancer patients' reported pain and hospital admissions
FDA Warns Two Companies About Bogus Opioid Addiction Treatment
Tianeptine-containing dietary supplements can pose a number of health risks
Pain Management Telementoring May Cut Opioid Prescribing
Declines seen in annual prescriptions per patient, dose per patient, and number of opioid users
Opioid Misuse Varies With Sexual Orientation
Prescription opioid misuse more likely for female respondents identifying as bisexual
Treatments Appear No Better Than Placebo for Tennis Elbow
All treatments increased the odds of adverse events versus placebo
