Nonopioid Medications for Chronic Pain: An AHRQ Update
The AHRQ evaluates nonopioid medications including NSAIDs, gabapentinoids, antidepressants, and cannabinoids for efficacy in treatment of chronic noncancer pain.
NIH: Dexamethasone Recommendations for Patients with COVID-19
The NIH COVID-19 Treatment Guidelines Panel published guidelines on use of the corticosteroid dexamethasone in patients severely ill with COVID-19.
Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Should Not Be Called "Elective"
Metabolic and bariatric surgery are deemed "elective," along with cosmetic procedures, and still widely postponed. "Resume these life-saving procedures, now," says the ASMBS.
COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of June 25, 2020
The latest COVID-19 data on confirmed cases, recoveries, and more from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
COVID-19: Arrhythmias, Cardiac Arrest Caused by Systemic Illness
COVID-19 patients admitted to ICU found 10 times more likely than other hospitalized COVID-19 patients to experience cardiac arrhythmias in a new study.
Why Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Remains the Gold Standard in Bariatric Surgery
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass remains the gold standard of bariatric surgery. Obesity and nutrition expert Caroline Apovian, MD, explains why and how it differs from the 3 other types of weight loss surgery.
FDA Approves Neurostimulation Device for Chronic Low Back Pain
The FDA recently approved an implantable neurostimulation system for the treatment of chronic low back pain.
Issues in Insulin Management: 3 Cases of Type 2 Diabetes
Three patients with type 2 diabetes in different stages of life and disease all require insulin management for A1c control.
COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of June 24, 2020
Novel Study Suggests HCV-positive Livers Safe for Transplantation
Patients who received an HCV-positive liver for transplantation and were later treated performed as well in recovery as those who did not, a recent study suggests.
TELEMEDICINE: Patient Preferences During COVID-19 and Beyond
Which of your patients will use telemedicine now? What type of care will they seek via telehealth? How many would much rather see you in person? More insights from a new survey.
COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of June 23, 2020
There are now >9 million confirmed cases of COVID-19 globally. Plus more data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map you should know about today.
Migraine with Aura Linked to Increased CVD in Women
Incident cardiovascular disease is significantly increased among women with migraine with aura vs migraineurs without aura and those who do not have migraine.
COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of June 22, 2020
Reducing Risk of Severe Dyspnea-related Psychological Trauma in COVID-19 Survivors
Prolonged "air hunger" induced during mechanical ventilation for severe COVID-19 infection can be eliminated by a change in standard of care, a new paper suggests.
Discontinued Mepolizumab Treatment Increases Asthma Exacerbations
Continued mepolizumab treatment yielded clinical benefits in patients with severe eosinophilic asthma, suggests a new study being presented at the upcoming American Thoracic Society 2020 Virtual International Conference.
COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of June 19, 2020
Get the latest data on confirmed cases, recoveries, and more with our daily COVID-19 update.
Study: 10% of Patients Continue to Use Opioids 3-6 Months after Heart Surgery
Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania found patients who were prescribed higher dosages were more likely to refill their opioid prescriptions.
Dapagliflozin Effective in T2D with HFrEF Regardless of Type of Background T2D Therapy
VIDEO: Kieran Docherty, MBChB, discusses results of the DAPA-HF analysis on the impact of background T2D therapy on clinical outcomes in patients with T2D and HFrEF.
Dispelling New Myths about Masks (and Shoes)
It’s a good idea to wear a mask while exercising and to thoroughly clean shoes to avoid bringing COVID-19 into the home, correct? Here are a few new myths your patients may be sharing.
