As of Thursday, 7.3 million people have both enrolled in and paid for health insurance plans, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Marilyn Tavenner announced during a hearing of the House Oversight Committee. The announcement comes after a letter from Republican Senators John Barrasso of Wyoming and Tennesse’s Lamar Alexander to Tavenner, requesting an […]
Read MoreAuthors: Samolsky Dekel BG et al Published in Journal of Opioid Management 10 (1), 29-38 (Jan-Feb 2014) OBJECTIVES: Opioid titration is the first challenging stage for rapid control of moderate/severe cancer pain. Evidence shows that sustained-release formulations may be used for opioid titration. We set a pilot assessment of the efficacy and tolerability of our […]
Read MoreAs if managing the broad spectrum of patient pain were not complex enough, results from an Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis study has found that patient race, provider bias and clinical ambiguity interact to influence providers’ assessment and treatment decisions. The researchers suggested that understanding these factors and their influence might be an important step toward […]
Read MoreA literature review published in the September issue of Anesthesiology suggests although a majority of studies report positive outcomes, there is currently insufficient evidence to support the clinical use of antidepressants for the treatment of postoperative pain. “There is a need for improved treatment options in the management of postoperative pain, and antidepressants could potentially […]
Read MoreFiring someone is always uncomfortable. And if you haven’t had to do it yet, keep reading, because there’s a good chance you will. When you find yourself delivering the bad news, here are five ways to take some sting out of the situation. Be truthful Employees should know exactly why they’re being let go. Don’t […]
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