Many surgery patients get opioid prescriptions, but many don’t need to, study suggests
Effective pain control with equal short-term outcomes and patient satisfaction seen in patients who got non-opioid pain medication.
June 11, 2021 5:00 AM
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Harnessing healthy behaviors to prevent dementia
Maintaining a healthy brain is another good reason people should take action on diet, blood pressure, exercise, alcohol, social interaction and more.
June 08, 2021 11:43 AM
What will it take to get more of the U.S. vaccinated against COVID-19?
Lessons from this year’s vaccine drive could help future prevention campaigns, says expert.
June 04, 2021 11:29 AM
Patients hospitalized for COVID could pay thousands of dollars, study suggests
As insurance companies start charging members for hospital-related costs again, analysis of 2020 data shows what they might owe.
June 02, 2021 2:47 PM
Pandemic Shows Essential Role of ECT Treatment for Severe Depression
Survey of 20 centers nationwide reveals impacts of reduced services.
May 27, 2021 5:00 AM
What Lies Ahead for the Affordable Care Act?
A key Supreme Court ruling expected soon, and other policies and proposals playing out at the state and federal level.
May 21, 2021 2:29 PM
