Disparities ID’d in Dispensing of Oral Antivirals for COVID-19
Substantial disparities seen in dispensing rates in high social-vulnerability zip codes versus medium-, low-vulnerability zip codes
Female Med Students Publish Less, Despite Higher Number of Research Experiences
Black, Hispanic students also have lower publication rates, particularly at non-top 40 schools
Flu, COVID-19 Vaccination Cover High Among Health Care Personnel
HCP who reported employer vaccination requirements had higher vaccination coverage for flu, COVID-19 primary series, COVID-19 booster
Sleep Disorders Common in Chronic Migraine
The association between migraine chronification and sleep quality is bidirectional
Physicians With Disabilities Experience More Mistreatment
Physicians with disabilities reported physical and sexual mistreatment from both coworkers and patients
Some Patients Swap Opioids for Medical Cannabis to Treat Pain
In survey, some patients report less pain, better physical and social functioning after using medical cannabis
Combination Ultrasound Technique Treats Ureteral Stones
Combination of ultrasonic propulsion and burst wave lithotripsy feasible in awake patients to reposition and break up ureteral stones for passage
Risk-Benefit of Opioids, Other Analgesics Prescribed in ED Unclear
Opioids no more effective than NSAIDs or local, systemic anesthetics for musculoskeletal pain, may carry higher risks for harms
Opioid-Sparing Protocol Cuts Opioid Use After Arthroscopy
Postoperative consumption of opioids over six weeks reduced with multimodal opioid-sparing protocol for managing pain following arthroscopic shoulder or knee surgery
Diet Modification May Provide Menstrual Pain Relief
Review finds that cutting omega-6 fatty acids that promote inflammation may be one promising strategy
