By Amy Orciari Herman NEJM Journal Watch Edited by David G. Fairchild, MD, MPH, and Lorenzo Di Francesco, MD, FACP, FHM Three quarters of SARS-CoV-2-related deaths in U.S. youth under age 21 occurred among those with underlying health conditions, an MMWR study finds. CDC researchers identified 121 deaths related to COVID-19 or multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MISC) in […]
Read MoreBY Nancy Crotti Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Summary What is already known about this topic? Delayed or avoided medical care might increase morbidity and mortality associated with both chronic and acute health conditions. What is added by this report? By June 30, 2020, because of concerns about COVID-19, an estimated 41% of U.S. adults […]
Read MoreASA In formal comments responding to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed rule for the CY2021 Medicare Physician Fee, ASA is urging CMS to work with Congressional leaders to pass legislation to prevent the implementation of scheduled Medicare payment cuts on January 1, 2021. ASA’s comments describe grave concerns about the proposed cuts to […]
Read MoreBy Pat Anson, PNN Editor Pain News Network We’ve learned some weird things about acetaminophen in recent years. The pain reliever not only helps treat headaches and fevers; it also appears to dull human emotions and have other psychological effects. A new study at The Ohio State University suggests that acetaminophen could even make you […]
Read MoreThis is for our readers who treat pain patinets. Author: Veronica McGuire MCMASTER UNIVERSITY Other forms of treatments are as effective as opioids and have less risk of harms to patients Two new evidence reviews related to acute musculoskeletal injuries like strains and sprains suggest other forms of treatments are as effective as opioids and […]
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