Guiding Opioid Prescribing Behavior in the Emergency Department: EMR-Based Interventions
An electronic “nudge” provided by electronic medical records may decrease the percentage of prescriptions written for more than 10 opioid tablets.
All articles by Jessica Martin
AAP: Recommendations Released for Influenza Vaccine in Children
The AAP Committee on Infectious Diseases released recommendations regarding influenza, influenza immunization, and influenza treatment for the 2017-2018 season.
Stress Linked to Poor Outcomes for Acute Treatment of Chronic Migraine
High stress levels were associated with poor acute treatment outcomes in patients with chronic migraine.
Acupuncture Reduces Pain Intensity in Idiopathic Trigeminal Neuralgia
Neuropathic pain showed benefit from acupuncture through a reduction in shock-like pain and in intensity.
First-Line Treatments for Insomnia Identified in Updated Guideline
A task force developed the guidelines using a systematic review of meta-analyses related to insomnia, including analyses of the etiology and pathophysiology, diagnostic criteria and symptoms, diagnostic procedures, epidemiology, health risks, costs, and treatment.
Self-Stigma Higher in Patients With Prior History of Detoxification Care
Self-stigma and perceived stigma were shown to be highest among people with opioid use disorders who have have recently injected drugs or who have previously entered detoxification programs.
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