Acupuncture Effective for Chronic Muscular Pain in Cancer Survivors
However, more adverse events seen with auricular acupuncture versus electroacupuncture
However, more adverse events seen with auricular acupuncture versus electroacupuncture
About 60% of prescribed opioid tablets unused based on patients’ self-reported use following common orthopedic, urologic procedures
93% of 229 patients undergoing surgery satisfied with guideline, which was based on their usage the day before discharge
Avoiding inappropriate use and overdosing of drugs with nephrotoxic effects is an important strategy to prevent hospital-acquired AKI in children, according to investigators.
The use of NSAIDs after 20 weeks of pregnancy may lead to low levels of amniotic fluid surrounding the baby resulting in kidney complications.
Older patients with CKD may be especially at risk for suboptimal pain control and inappropriate use of opioids and prescription NSAIDs, according to study investigators.
Mortality lower despite common opioid prescriptions for cancer-related pain.
Research into opioid alternatives for cancer-related pain has stalled, however substance use disorders remain problematic.
A new analysis of men in the CARD study showed that cabazitaxel improved pain response and decreased the likelihood of pain progression compared with either abiraterone or enzalutamide.
Investigators at UCSD sought to create a tool to help clinicians predict patients’ risk of persistent opioid use after treatment.