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NIH launches HEAL Initiative to combat opioid crisis
June 12, 2018
HEAL will expand Advancing Clinical Trials in Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome (ACT NOW), a pilot study that will assess the prevalence of neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (NOWS), understand current management approaches, and develop common approaches for larger-scale studies to decide the best practices for clinical care of infants with NOWS.
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Opioids still overprescribed for postop pain management
May 29, 2018
Excessive opioid prescriptions can lead to waste and misuse.
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VIDEO: Pills alone not the answer for pain management
May 19, 2018
SANDESTIN, FLA. – A variety of approaches to pain management is absolutely crucial in the area of opioid abuse.
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Multiple analgesia options for kids with acute pain
May 14, 2018
TORONTO – When analgesia is indicated, clinicians can choose from a variety of agents in the postcodeine era.
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SHM and Neurohospitalist Society partner on new program for stroke patients
May 9, 2018
The partnership intends to help assure continuous quality in the care of stroke patients with large vessel occlusion.
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First reversal agent for apixaban and rivaroxaban gets fast-track approval
May 4, 2018
Andexanet alfa approval puts factor Xa inhibitors in the same ballpark as dabigatran, reversible with idarucizumab.
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Beware nonopiate meds with high street value
April 25, 2018
NEW ORLEANS – Use these safeguards when prescribing gabapentin and other high-abuse-potential drugs.
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Nonopioids as effective as opioids in reducing acute pain in the ED
April 23, 2018
Clinical question: What is the most effective analgesic combination, opioid vs. nonopioid, for treating acute extremity pain in the emergency department?
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Common infections are potent risk factor for MI, stroke
April 13, 2018
ORLANDO – Huge U.K. registry identifies a novel cardiovascular risk factor: hospitalization for UTI or respiratory infection.
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New guidance for inpatient opioid prescribing
April 9, 2018
The SHM consensus statement advocates the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration possible.
