DEA Planning to Cut Production of Opioid Medication
There will be a reduction in amount of opioid controlled substances manufactured in 2017
Exenatide Does Not Promote Weight Loss in Schizophrenia
No significant difference in weight loss for obese patients treated with exenatide, placebo
Depression Common in Patients With Chronic Angina
Development of depression post-diagnosis tied to increased morbidity, mortality
Childhood Trauma Tied to Higher Odds of Shorter Telomeres
Study suggests link between family stress and potential damage to DNA
Opioid Use Disorder, Heroin Use Up Among Young Adults
Study also finds abuse of opioids often precedes heroin use
Doctors Spending in Excess of $32,000 on Health IT
Costs increased by 40 percent between 2009 and 2015 and are expected to continue increasing
Medication Adherence Stressful for Psoriasis Patients
When clinicians do not address patients' difficulties, it can increase their emotional distress
New AMA Module Helps Identify Physician Distress
Module includes steps to ID doctors at risk, such as talking about risk factors, warning signs for suicide
Meditation Recommended for Helping Attendings ‘Attend’
Expert says meditation should be practiced every day and can help address burnout
CDC: Too Many Health Care Workers Not Getting Flu Vaccine
Vaccination protects both workers and patients
