Primary Care Faces Challenges in Caring for Kidney Disease
Lack of knowledge, time, clinical support tools are barriers cited by primary care providers.
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Opioid Stewardship Program May Improve Opioid Prescribing After Orthopedic Surgery
A health system-wide opioid stewardship program may have a positive influence on opioid prescribing habits after orthopedic surgery.
Acetaminophen in Pregnancy May Affect Childhood Behavior
Twelve variables, mainly features of hyperactive or attentive behavior, tied to acetaminophen use.
Biopsychosocial Frailty Measure Predicts Risk for Dementia
Model of physical, psychological, and social elements predicts 3- and 7-year dementia risk.
Essential Steps to Implementing Guidelines for Cognitive Dysfunction in Diabetes
Evidence to date suggests that the risk for all-cause dementia is 40% to 60% higher in patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
New York State to Ban Flavored E-Cigarettes
Governor says flavored e-cigarettes account for 68% of those sold in New York.
We Surveyed HCPs About CBD: Here’s What We Learned
How is CBD affecting clinical practices? We surveyed hundreds of HCPs to find out.
Acute Lipoid Pneumonia in Adults Who Used Marijuana Oils in E-Cigarettes
After recent use of marijuana oils in e-cigarettes, 5 patients in North Carolina were diagnosed with acute exogenous lipoid pneumonia.
Prevalence of Short Sleep Duration Up From 2010 to 2018
Odds of short sleep duration increased in 2018 with adjustment for demographic, occupational characteristics.
Fewer Children Receiving Care at Family Medicine Practices
Odds of being seen at family practice increased for children from rural areas vs urban children.
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