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Watch for QTc interval prolongation in patients taking antipsychotics
LAS VEGAS – Many potential but rare side effects, primarily arrhythmias, can occur from taking antipsychotic medications.
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The case for being open-minded about medical marijuana
LAS VEGAS – As part of an open approach, educate patients about effective alternative treatments to medical cannabis, an expert advises.
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A health plan ‘down payment’ is one way states are retooling individual mandate
Some states are formulating laws that safeguard the central provisions of the ACA.
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MDedge Daily News: Time to raise the bar on diabetes blood sugar levels
FDA chief chastises payers over high drug prices.
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Managing schizophrenia as a chronic disease linked to better outcomes
Educate patients and their families about the need for long-term adherence to treatment, Dr. Ira D. Glick says.
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How to cope after your patient commits suicide
LAS VEGAS – Dr. Michael J. Gitlin says although losing a patient to suicide is an infrequent event, psychiatrists need tools to deal with the...
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Opioid prescriptions got shorter in 2017
Pharmacy benefits manager reports increased use of drugs to treat opioid dependence.
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MDedge Daily News: High deductibles harm breast cancer care
How high deductibles may lead to harm in breast cancer care.
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Haloperidol does not prevent delirium in ICU patients
Researchers explore the effects of giving prophylactic haloperidol to ICU patients.
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Preparing to respond to workplace violence
SAN ANTONIO – The latest data show that the great majority of workplace violence is perpetrated by individuals outside the organization.
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CMS issues split decision on Arkansas Medicaid waiver
Nine other states have requests pending with CMS to enact a Medicaid work requirement.