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Report calls for focus on ‘subpopulations’ to fight opioid epidemic
“Methadone, buprenorphine, and extended-release naltrexone ... save lives” but most people with OUD get no treatment, new report says.
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Better communication with pharmacists can improve postop pain control
A pharmacist advises surgeons to make sure to adjust medications based on preoperative or intraoperative doses to avoid endangering patients by...
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DoJ refuses to challenge Texas ACA ruling
By not taking action, the Justice department allows a ruling to stand that effectively renders the Affordable Care Act unconstitutional.
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Time to revisit fasting rules for surgery patients
LAS VEGAS – Anesthesiologist offers unexpected preoperative preparation tips to surgeons
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FDA panel leans toward more robust breast implant surveillance
SILVER SPRING, MD. – Amid concern over two breast implant complications – anaplastic large cell lymphoma and autoimmune symptoms – an FDA panel...
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Low-flow, low-gradient aortic stenosis with preserved LVEF: a special situation
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FDA committee advises status quo for blood supply Zika testing
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Will patient rewards for lower-cost choices impact physicians?
The rewards program offered $25-$500 for making lower-cost choices across 131 elective services.
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TAVR tops surgery in low-risk patients
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Death by a thousand clicks
The U.S. government claimed that turning American medical charts into electronic records would make health care better, safer, and cheaper. Ten...
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MitraClip improves survival and health status for at least 2 years
The health status findings further support the device as a valuable treatment option for heart failure patients with severe secondary mitral...