Peri-Op IV Corticosteroids Benefit Knee, Hip Arthroplasty
Intravenous corticosteroids have good efficacy and safety when used perioperatively
FDA Permits Marketing of App to Help Treat Substance Abuse
But app is not recommended for opioid dependence
Vitamin D Deficiency Tied to Neuropathic Pain
Findings among patients diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis
Antireflux Surgery Has High Rate of Recurrent Disease
Nearly 18 percent have recurrence requiring long-term medication, secondary surgery
Multivitamin Use May Cut Risk of Chemo-Induced Neuropathy
Use before breast cancer diagnosis tied to reduced symptoms of peripheral neuropathy
Short Duration of Hospice Seen for Seniors at End of Life
Presence and number of restricting symptoms and disabilities linked to likelihood of hospice admission
Some Aspects of Empathy Improve During Medical Training
Decrease in empathy as assessed by JSPE, but overall cognitive empathy improved on the QCAE
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
