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Psychological analysis skills can lead to safer pain care
Primary care physicians can use a quick analysis tool to lower the risk of opioid addiction.
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Bezlotoxumab may lower risk of C. difficile readmissions
A phase 3 drug trial shows promise for high-risk recurrent CDI patients after discharge.
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Alcohol misuse universal screening effective and efficient
An alcohol misuse screening for all patients may be feasible, and here’s how.
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Florida health officials prepare for Hurricane Irma
State and local health officials prepare as Hurricane Irma edges closer to southern Florida.
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Hurricane Harvey tests Houston physicians’ mettle
Houston doctors gave their best as Hurricane Harvey gave their city its worst.
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Burden of HCV-induced cirrhosis expected to shift from men to women
Investigators expect women to become the main burden of HCV care.
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Burden of HCV-induced cirrhosis expected to shift from men to women
Investigators expect women to become the main burden of HCV care.
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CDC: Flu vaccine recommendations broaden for pregnant women and children
More options for more people.
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Noninvasive NASH test could help monitor hepatotoxicity in patients on methotrexate
A noninvasive test for nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and hepatic fibrosis can help monitor for hepatic fibrosis and could reduce the number...
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Remediation for surgical trainees may lower attrition
General surgery fellowship programs are taking steps to lower attrition rates.
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Musculoskeletal ultrasound training now offered in nearly all U.S. rheumatology fellowships
Rheumatology fellowship programs offering musculoskeletal ultrasound training grew from 60% in a 2013 survey to 94% in 2017.
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Opioids overprescribed in elective hernia repair patients
Hernia repair patients may require less pain medication than is typically prescribed.
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How to make the move away from opioids for chronic noncancer pain
How do physicians treat patients with chronic pain and guard against addiction?
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A passion for education: Lonika Sood, MD
Inspired by a family of teachers and physicians, Dr. Lonika Sood recently joined the editorial advisory board of The Hospitalist.
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Treating women with opioid use disorders poses unique challenges
ACOG updated its guidance for diagnosing and treating opioid use disorder in pregnancy.