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Opioid benefit small in chronic noncancer pain
December 18, 2018
In a systematic review and meta-analysis, the reduction in chronic noncancer pain from opioids versus placebo was significant but small, and receded with time.
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Digital alerts reduced AF-related stroke, MI rates
December 18, 2018
CHICAGO – A computerized decision support system increased anticoagulation rates and reduced cardiac event rates in at-risk atrial fibrillation patients.
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USPSTF issues draft research plan on opioid use disorder prevention
December 17, 2018
Public comment is sought on the research plan.
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Launching an HIV testing reminder
December 17, 2018
The more you make HIV testing normal, the more people are going to access it.
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Class-action suit filed against ABIM over MOC
December 14, 2018
Four internists allege ABIM is monopolizing the MOC market and forcing physicians to purchase MOC.
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Understanding properties of fentanyl, other opioids key to treatment
December 14, 2018
BONITA SPRINGS, FLA. – Fentanyl has opioid receptor affinity similar to that of morphine, research shows, and it’s not known why it is up to 100 times more potent than morphine.
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Designing a better EHR
December 13, 2018
The EHR can be a tool to combat inappropriate antibiotic use – if it’s well designed.
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Drug test results ‘should not dictate treatment’
December 13, 2018
BONITA SPRINGS, FLA. – Many clinicians say they’re unsure about interpreting urine drug screens, but a 30-minute training session can make a big difference, said Dr. Rebecca Ann Payne.
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Decreasing burnout for hospitalists
December 12, 2018
Some health systems are shifting from the Triple Aim to the Quadruple Aim.
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Non-TB mycobacteria infections rising in COPD patients
December 11, 2018
A study using VA patient data found a sharp uptick in non-TB mycobacteria infections from 2012 and a higher risk of death.
