Two-Hour Weekly Dose of Nature May Aid Health, Well-Being
120-minute weekly exposure could be achieved in a single visit or during several shorter visits
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Hospital Medicine
Long-Term Opioid Prescribing Up Among Older Cancer Survivors
Cancer survivors diagnosed 2004 to 2008 have higher rates of opioid prescribing versus those diagnosed earlier
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Pertussis Risk Up for Undervaccinated, Unvaccinated Children
However, most pertussis cases occur among vaccinated children further away from last DTaP dose
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Prescription Opioid Use Up Among Binge Drinkers
More than half of those who misused prescription opioids in 2012 to 2014 were binge drinkers
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Vaccines: The Twisted Serpent of Distrust
Many clinicians are taking to social media to debunk false information and mistaken opinions...
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Policy Changes Proposed to Meet Projected Need for Palliative Care
Modeling suggests the number of palliative care physicians is decreasing
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β-Blockers May Moderate Impact of Stress on Atrial Fibrillation
Likelihood of atrial fibrillation episode up during anger or stress; β-blockers can attenuate effect
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Esketamine Nasal Spray May Improve Refractory Depression Outcomes
Findings seen among outpatients with treatment-resistant depression using combo nasal spray, oral antidepressant
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More Opioids Given Than Prescribed in Emergency Department
Opioids more often given in ED than prescribed at discharge for adult ED visits
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Providers, Peers Influence Aspirin Use Among African-Americans
Positive social environment around a prevention approach may increase uptake, authors say
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No Subfascial, Intramuscular Injection Recommended in Gluteal Fat Grafting
All injections should be performed exclusively into the subcutaneous tissue
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Antiplatelets Do Not Up Recurrence in Intracerebral Hemorrhage
In population with cerebral microbleeds, no increased risk seen for those starting antiplatelet therapy
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Meds for Weight Management Underutilized Among Veterans
Only 1 percent of veterans enrolled in weight management programs receive medications
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Rate of Opioid Prescribing High for Teens, Young Adults in ED
From 2005 to 2015, rate of opioid prescribing was 14.9 percent in ED; rates highest for dental pain
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Burnt: The Real-Life Toll of Burnout in Healthcare – Part 3: Reflection
Read Part 1 – The Incident and Part 2 – The Consequences to get up to speed. You may...
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Intracranial Hemorrhage Risk Up With Low-Dose Aspirin
Caution advised for low-dose aspirin in individuals without symptomatic cardiovascular disease
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Risk for Suicide Attempts in Children Doubles With Parental Opioid Use
Opioids may be contributing factor to time trend in adolescent suicidality, authors say
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Most Patients at High Risk of Opiate Overdose Do Not Receive Naloxone Rx
Only 1.5 percent of high-risk patients are prescribed naloxone upon ED or inpatient discharge
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U.S. Lawmakers Say WHO Opioid Guidelines Too Lax
Organization claims guidelines influenced by people with financial ties to Purdue Pharma
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California Bill to Tighten Vaccine Exemptions Moves Forward
State public health officials would have the authority to decide which children qualify for medical exemptions
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