U.S. Medical Schools to Expand Training on Opioid Abuse
Health experts note that opioids are prescribed too often, possibly because of poor training
Considerable Increase in Chiropractic Service Use in VA
From 2004 to 2015 increase in annual number of patients seen in VA chiropractic clinics
June 2016 Briefing – Pain Management
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pain Management for June 2016. This roundup includes the...
CDC Reports Jobs With the Highest Suicide Rates
Farmers, fishermen and foresters have more than five times the average odds
Hundreds of U.S. Clinics Sell Unapproved Stem Cell ‘Therapies’
One-fifth claim to use stem cells from umbilical cord blood or amniotic or placental tissue
Knowledge of CT Risks Varies Among Health Care Providers
Radiologists and technologists generally show better knowledge than referring physicians
U.S. Cancer Survivors Aging, Battling Other Chronic Disease
Likelihood of other chronic conditions will stress health care system in next two decades
Electronic Record Demands Are Overwhelming Many Physicians
Survey found those who have to use EHRs/CPOEs report more burnout, job dissatisfaction
Pharmacy Programs to ID Opioid Abuse Effective, but Underused
Monitoring program in Maine was only used by 56 percent of pharmacists
End-of-Life Care Received Varies Based on Type of Disease
Cancer and dementia patients get more access to palliative care
