Antibiotic Rx Adherence Varies Widely in Sickle Cell Care
Guideline-adherent therapy tied to fewer 30-day readmissions
Most Opioid Use Concentrated in Top 10 Percent of Users
Top 10 percent of users accounted for 76 percent of the total annual morphine equivalents
Are Physicians Obligated to Help on Planes?
One administrative physician explains his sense of obligation to help
Lidocaine Nerve Block Reduces Pain During IUD Insertion
Pain score lower among patients who receive lidocaine than those who receive placebo
Acute Diverticulitis Recurrence More Likely With Barium Enema
Patients who undergo barium enema are more likely to present with higher Hinchey grade at recurrence
August 2017 Briefing – Pain Management
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pain Management for August 2017. This roundup includes the...
Suicide Risk Up in Younger Patients With Chronic Illness
Those diagnosed with diabetes, asthma more likely to attempt suicide than healthy peers
CDC: Fentanyl Driving Rise in Opioid-Linked Deaths in U.S.
The synthetic drug is more powerful than heroin or morphine
Minimal Evidence for Electronic Communication Guidelines
Current guidelines for e-communication between patients, providers based on minimal evidence
Proactive Approach Encouraged for Online Patient Reviews
Most patients use online reviews as first step to find new doctor; form an opinion from one to six reviews
