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Major Risks of Long-Term Opioid Rx Deemed Dose-Dependent
In review, serious harms of long-term therapy seemed to depend on opioid dose
Uninsured Visits to Community Health Centers Down Post-ACA
Expansion of Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act is reducing the numbers, researchers say
ASCO: Option to Skip Surgery Viable for Some With Rectal CA
Just chemo/radiation was as effective in half of those with earliest stage of disease
ASCO: Vitamin D Tied to Colon Cancer Progression, Survival
Certain types of cancer patients tended to have lower vitamin D levels
Over 10 Percent of Patients Taking Aspirin Inappropriately
For many users, odds of heart attack, stroke are lower than risk of serious bleeding
Short-Term Effects of Middle School Football Analyzed
No impairment of brain function seen over short term
Guidelines Presented for Clinical Documentation in 21st Century
Recommendations provided for clinicians, provider institutions, government regulators, payers
No Negative Consequences of Guidelines for Antibiotic Therapy
No change in length of stay, total costs, inpatient pharmacy costs among children with pneumonia
Propranolol, Doxycycline Combo Safe, Effective in Rosacea
Greater reduction in assessment of rosacea clinical score with combination treatment
Many Women Receive Unnecessary Hysterectomies
Alternative treatments for benign indications, such as uterine fibroids, are often underused
