CDC Launches Campaign to Fight Prescription Opioid Epidemic
Rx Awareness campaign uses testimonials to educate the public, increase awareness about risks
Genotype-Guided Warfarin Dosing Cuts Adverse Events
Risk of composite of major bleeding, INR ≥4, VTE, death down for hip, knee arthroplasty patients
Worker Contribution to Health Benefits Up in 2017
Share of firms offering coverage, workers receiving coverage remained stable
Private Vehicle Transport Cuts Death After Penetrating Injury
Private vehicle transport linked to lower odds of death than emergency medical services transport
Tibetan Yoga Improves Sleep Quality During Chemo
Long-term benefits seen for those who practice at least two times a week
Self-Reported Function IDs Post-Op Course in Elderly
LLFDI-FUNCTION predicts postoperative complications better than frailty phenotype
Percutaneous Sclerotherapy With Bleomycin Effective, Tolerable
Significant improvement seen with injection treatment of vascular malformations
Steroid Injection Betters Hand Function With Carpal Tunnel
Nocturnal wrist splinting also effective, but doesn't improve hand function
Thyroid Surgery for Benign Goiters Ups Quality of Life
Quality of life improved after thyroidectomy in patients with nontoxic
nodular goiters
High Rate of Anemia Seen After Weight-Loss Surgery
Anemia much more common among patients who did not have close follow-up with weight-loss surgeon
