Increase in Acute Synthetic Cannabinoid Poisonings
Education needed about the potentially life-threatening consequences of synthetic cannabinoids
Growth in U.S. Health Spending Set to Average 5.8 Percent
By 2025, health spending is expected to account for 20.1 percent of the economy
Metamizole Could Be Alternative to Classical NSAIDs
Fewer gastric, duodenal ulcers with metamizole; limited risk of bleeding in post-op pain management
Lidocaine/Prilocaine Optimal for Deeper Dermal Laser Procedures
Better pain relief for deeper dermal laser treatments for acne keloidalis nuchae, tattoos
Supreme Court Ruling Could Impact Med School Admissions
AMA says diverse workforce is a key strategy to combatting health disparities
One Week of Bed Rest Lowers Muscle Mass, Insulin Sensitivity
No alterations in skeletal muscle lipid content or saturation level, markers of oxidative stress
Differences in Salary for Male, Female Faculty Physicians
Significant differences seen even after accounting for age, experience, specialty, faculty rank
Vagus Nerve Stimulation May Ease RA Symptoms
Treatment appears to work for patients who aren't responding to drugs
Triple Therapy Rarely Used for Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Factors tied to intensification to triple tx include age, region, outpatient visits, glucocorticoid use
Medication Organization Devices Tied to Adverse Effects
Study identifies design elements for future trials to evaluate device effectiveness in elderly
