Patient Engagement Can Cut Costs, Improve Outcomes
Initiatives can decrease hospital visits, cut morbidity and mortality, up treatment adherence
CDC: ~8 Percent of U.S. Adults Nonadherent Due to Rx Costs
Patients skipping doses, taking less medication or delaying filling prescriptions
Leptin May Mediate Knee-Related Osteoarthritis
The inflammatory adipokine may account for about half of the effect of BMI on knee osteoarthritis
Provider Demographics Affect Pain Treatment Decisions
These effects may contribute to pain management disparities
Sedation Protocol Doesn’t Reduce Duration of Ventilation in PICU
No reduction in duration of mechanical ventilation for children with sedation protocol versus usual care
Pre-Op Back Pain, Pain Sensitivity Predict Outcomes
Findings in a group of patients undergoing surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis
AAP Opposes Legalization of Marijuana
But supports compassionate use for children with debilitating, terminal illnesses
Morphine Linked With Adverse Outcomes Post-Tonsillectomy
Research suggests children with obstructive sleep apnea should not be given morphine for post-op pain
Smaller Goals to Start Could Boost Activity in Sedentary
For those who are inactive, any activity may be better than none
CDC: Opioid Rx Prevalent in Reproductive-Aged Females
Experts recommend lowest effective dose for shortest amount of time + birth control
