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Follow five tips to mitigate opioid prescribing risks
Here’s how well-meaning doctors can avoid coming under government scrutiny for prescribing opioids and manage investigations and audits...
News
For opioid-related hospitalizations, men and women are equal
The gender gap increased in emergency department visits.
Radiology Review
The Man With No Medical History
Following a motor vehicle collision, a 60-year-old man has pain in his chest, head, and arm. He has no reported medical history; is his pain a...
PURLs
Consider Melatonin for Migraine Prevention
Melatonin holds more power than your average sleep aid—at least for patients with chronic migraine. Their dreams of migraine-free days just may...
PURLs
When Can Exercise Supplant Surgery for Degenerative Meniscal Tears?
Should patients with medial degenerative meniscal tears always undergo surgery? Not according to a recent study, which suggests physical therapy...
News
FDA warns against use of codeine, tramadol in children
Commonly used cough and cold, and pain medications for children will now carry stringent warnings.
Grand Rounds
Obese Man With Severe Pain and Swollen Hand
An obese 43-year-old man was gardening when he began to experience severe pain and swelling in his hand that worsened with time. Eventually, the...
Radiology Review
When the Diagnosis Hurts
This morning, this 60-year-old man had a lung biopsy. This afternoon, he started experiencing chest pain. What does a radiograph of the area...
News
Outpatient visits for CNS polypharmacy rising among elderly
Outpatient visits for CNS polypharmacy by adults aged 65 and older more than doubled between 2004 and 2013.
Article
Statin use increases risk of herpes zoster
Statin use, as well as how recent statin exposure occurred, are significant risk factors of herpes zoster.