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Making processes better for staff and patients will affect how they implement EHR and computer assisted coding (CAC) initiatives. I don’t mean to scare you but there is a bit more to this ICD-10 transition than buying software and learning ICD-10 codes. The ICD-10 transition could affect every department at a healthcare system. So don’t […]
Read MoreNon-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) increase one’s risk of upper gastrointestinal bleeding. However, when taken in combination with other drugs, this risk is significantly higher, according to a study published in the journal Gastroenterology. “These findings may help clinicians tailor therapy to minimise upper gastrointestinal bleeding, and are especially valuable in elderly patients who are likely […]
Read MoreOn December 15, the U.S. Senate voted 51-43 to confirm Vivek Murthy, M.D., M.B.A, as the next surgeon general. Dr. Murthy was originally nominated in November 2013. The confirmation vote was among the last votes taken by the 113th Congress, which is expected to adjourn in the coming days for the holiday break. Dr. Murthy […]
Read MoreThe first randomized placebo-controlled trial of paracetamol (acetaminophen) for patients with acute low back pain has shown no effect of the drug on speed of recovery, pain, or many other factors associated with the condition. “The results suggest we need to reconsider the universal recommendation to provide paracetamol as a first-line treatment for low-back pain,” […]
Read MoreThis is for our readers who practice pain management. Theramine, a “medical food” containing an amino acid blend (AAB), significantly improves chronic low back pain and reduces inflammation compared with low-dose ibuprofen, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), or a combination of these 2 treatments, results of a new study show. This is the second study […]
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