Study IDs Pain Descriptors for Varying Stages of Low Back Pain
Burning, prickling, pain attacks, and pressure pain may be descriptors used for outcome measures
Many Organizations Not Meeting Trial Reporting Requirements
Only 19 percent of organizations use computer software to monitor compliance with Final Rule
Many Patients Have Unused Opioids After Spine, Joint Surgery
Many patients reported unsafe storage and failure to dispose of opioids at one- and six-month follow-up
Opioids Often Over-Prescribed After Hiatal Hernia Surgery
Patients use fewer opioids than are prescribed after open, laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair
Palliative Care Consult Can Cut Hospital Costs in Seriously Ill
PCC linked to reduction in hospital costs for hospitalized adults with serious illness
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, April 27-30
The 66th Annual Clinical Meeting of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists The annual meeting of the American College of Obstetricians and...
April 2018 Briefing – Pain Management
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pain Management for April 2018. This roundup includes the...
Severe Obesity Tied to Faster Progression to Disability With RA
Severely obese rheumatoid arthritis patients also had worse disability at baseline than overweight patients
Practices Should Be Aware of Correct Way to Fire Employees
Practices should be aware of basic employment laws in their state, which vary with number of employees
New Clinic Satisfaction Tool Provides Real-Time Feedback
Also improves communication and satisfaction between physicians and patients
