Text Messaging Tracks Use of Postop Opioid Prescriptions
Self-reported data via text messaging revealed that patients did not use about 60 percent of prescribed opioid tablets following common orthopedic or urologic procedures.
Practice Management
Many At-Risk Children Are Not Receiving Clinical Services
Large proportions of children with high levels of adverse childhood experiences, high distress symptoms, or both are not receiving clinical services.
Experts Address Osteoporosis Therapy and COVID-19 Vaccination
In new joint guidelines issued by bone health experts, recommendations are presented for managing osteoporosis therapy in the context of COVID-19 vaccination.
Nearly 20% of High School Students Report Access to a Handgun
Nearly one in five high school students report relatively easy access to a handgun.
COVID-19 and the Opioid Crisis: Dueling Epidemics Illustrate the Need for Future Action
The researchers evaluated the various impacts of the concurrent COVID-19 and opioid epidemics, taking into consideration the severely restricted access to chronic pain management.
Increasing Primary Care Doctor Density Would Up Life Expectancy
Increasing primary care provider density could increase life expectancy in counties with fewer PCPs per population.
Poor Sleep, Burnout Increase COVID-19 Risk in Health Care Workers
Sleep problems and a high level of burnout are associated with increased odds of COVID-19 among health care workers.
Willingness to Get COVID-19 Vaccine Up in Health Care Workers
Health care workers may be increasingly receptive to the COVID-19 vaccine.
A Conversation About Racial Disparities in Health Care With Dr Scharles Konadu
Endocrinology Advisor met with Scharles Konadu, MD, a member of the American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology Specialty Board, to discuss how deeply racial inequity is woven into our health care system.
Aspirin Use Tied to Lower Rates of COVID-19 Infection
Aspirin use for cardiovascular disease prevention may also reduce the likelihood of COVID-19 infection.
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