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The closed-loop feature of the Inceptiv SCS senses neural responses and is able to automatically adjust stimulation in real time.
A review of recent medical-related criminal activity related to the unlawful dispensing and distribution of prescription medications.
Adjusted odds ratios of 1.70, 1.40, and 1.30 seen for proton pump inhibitors, H2 receptor antagonists, and generic antacids, respectively.
Prenatal opioid exposure not linked to a clinically meaningful increase in risk for neuropsychiatric disorders.
In restricted sample using propensity score adjustment, significant association only seen for serrated polyps
Sixty-seven percent increase in utilization tied to a concomitant 38.1 percent decrease in positivity rate.
For chronic low back pain patients, lower mean pain intensity and fewer HRQOL deficits seen for those with very empathetic physicians
Lowest pain scores at 12 hours after surgery seen with continuous nerve block; very low pain scores also seen at 24, 48 hours
HeadaTerm 2 is a rechargeable TENS device which adheres to the patient’s forehead and features adjustable intensity setting with 9 gear options.
A review of recent medical-related criminal activity related to the unlawful dispensing and distribution of prescription medications.
Some of these OTC analgesic products may contain concentrations of lidocaine that are higher than what is permitted, which may put consumers at risk for serious injury.
Considerations include holding medication on day or week of surgery/procedure in case of daily or weekly dose.
Prevalence was lower in Western vs Southern census regions, in states with regulations, in states with legal adult-use marijuana.
GLP-1 RA use associated with higher prevalence of residual gastric content in participants undergoing elective procedure under anesthesia.
Reduction seen in antiemetic use, nonsignificant reduction in length of stay, increase in proportion discharged to home.
A review of recent medical-related criminal activity related to the unlawful dispensing and distribution of prescription medications.
First treatment approved to reduce allergic reactions in those with multiple food allergies; T-cell therapy given accelerated approval to treat unresectable or metastatic melanoma; vitamin D supplement recalled due to superpotency; cannabidiol may help resolve the symptoms of pericarditis; FDA warn against certain wearables that claim to measure blood glucose.
Findings seen among adults of all ages, especially those aged 85 years or older; risk highest in first 28 days after initiation.
During the same time period, there was a decrease seen in the percentage of overdose deaths with evidence of injection.