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Long COVID Explored in University Settings

Long COVID Explored in University Settings

Higher prevalence seen among those with underlying conditions, not fully vaccinated, former/current smokers

Booster Cuts COVID-19-Related Mortality in Adults With Chronic Conditions

Booster Cuts COVID-19-Related Mortality in Adults With Chronic Conditions

Prevalence of VEXAS Syndrome Identified in U.S. Health System

Prevalence of VEXAS Syndrome Identified in U.S. Health System

Dietary Fiber Intake Tied to Incidence of Migraine

Dietary Fiber Intake Tied to Incidence of Migraine

First-Degree Relatives Have High Perceived Risk for Rheumatoid Arthritis

First-Degree Relatives Have High Perceived Risk for Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Rate of Opioid Rx at Discharge From Emergency Department Declining

Decrease seen in rate and percentage of emergency department visits with opioid prescribed at discharge from 2017-2018 to 2019-2020
Pandemic Funding Saved More Americans From Medical Debt

Researchers suggest that federal pandemic relief programs may have helped patients make a dent in their medical bills
Racial, Ethnic Inequities Seen in Opioid Access for Patients Dying of Cancer

Black and Hispanic patients less likely to receive any opioids compared with Whites; Black patients more likely to undergo urine drug screening
Risk for Hydroxychloroquine Retinopathy 8.6 Percent at 15 Years

Cumulative incidence of retinopathy was higher with increasing dose of hydroxychloroquine
Acupuncture, Acupressure Beneficial in Gynecologic Cancer Surgery Setting

Improvement seen in severe pain, anxiety for treatment groups receiving preoperative touch/relaxation with or without intraoperative acupuncture
Letter Intervention Ups Prescription Monitoring Program Engagement

Letters highlighting mandate to check PMP before prescribing can increase PMP search rates and PMP account-holding rates
Risankizumab Safe, Effective at 52 Weeks for Psoriatic Arthritis

Long-term benefits seen in patients with inadequate response/intolerance to biologic or conventional disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs
Three in 10 Adults With Chronic Pain Use Cannabis to Manage Condition

More than half using cannabis as a treatment for chronic pain report substituting cannabis in place of other pain medications
Postoperative Restrictive Opioid Rx Protocol Feasible for Most Patients

Significant decreases seen in the number of opioids prescribed, conversion to long-term opioid use seen
Recommendations Developed Relating to Cannabis Use Before Surgery

Universal screening for cannabinoids recommended before surgery; elective surgery should be postponed in some cases

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