New Bill Intends to Repeal Limits on Physician-Owned Hospitals
Bill introduced in U.S. House of Representatives has bipartisan support with more than 50 co-sponsors
New Health Care Act Could Result in 23 Million Losing Insurance
While premiums may lower over the long-term, many would face much higher out-of-pocket costs
Peri-Op IV Acetaminophen May Reduce Post-Op Pain in Sinus Sx
Reduction in immediate postoperative pain after endoscopic sinus surgery, but results inconclusive
Path to Empathy Deemed As Vital As Being Empathetic
Conclusion could be especially useful in context of medical professions, researcher says
Knee Pain Relief Seen With Fiber, Chondroitin in Osteoarthritis
Lower risk for osteoarthritis knee pain with chondroitin supplementation, higher intake of fiber
New Interactive Module Aims to Clarify Professional Boundaries
Module focuses on potential boundary violations relating to treating family, colleagues, receiving gifts
Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation Relieves Low Back Pain
Pain relief for patients with discogenic low back pain due to failed back surgery syndrome
Opioid Use Before TKA May Lead to Worse Pain After Surgery
Researchers suggest limiting opioid prescriptions might optimize benefits of TKA
Doctors Urged to Check Patient Drug History Before Opioid Rx
Opioid abuse down when physicians are legally obligated to check patient's drug history
Patients With Polyneuropathy More Often Receive Opioids
No functional status markers improve with long-term opioid use, but adverse outcomes more common
