Using Digital Therapeutics to Treat Substance Use Disorders
The convenience and confidentiality of computer-based and mobile technologies may encourage more individuals with substance use disorders to access treatment.
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Migraine Comorbidity in New Focal Epilepsy Not Associated With Cognitive Impairment
Among those with new onset focal epilepsy, migraine comorbidity has shown no correlation with objective cognitive scores.
Medicare Shared Savings Not Associated With Spending or Quality Improvements
Results indicated that savings by Medicare Shared Savings Program Accountable care organizations may be driven by nonrandom exit of high-cost clinicians and their patient panels from this voluntary program.
Noninvasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation Studies Most Consistently Adhere to IHS Guidelines
Adherence to International Headache Society (IHS) guidelines is most consistent in migraine and cluster headache studies focused on noninvasive vagus nerve stimulation.
Ubrogepant Efficacious in Acute Migraine Treatment For Those in Whom Triptans Not Effective
Ubrogepant has demonstrated efficacy in treating acute migraine among individuals for whom triptan has not been effective.
Mayo Clinic Offers Policy for Reporting and Responding to Patient Bias
The Mayo Clinic has instituted a Patient and Visitor Conduct Policy that balances the dual needs of providing optimal patient care while maintaining a supportive, respectful workplace for staff.
Reviewing the Safety of Chronic Paracetamol Use for Osteoarthritis Pain
The use of paracetamol for the management of osteoarthritis pain should be further investigated, as the drug may only provide low analgesic benefits, be associated with adverse events, and be toxic at higher doses.
Rate of Pediatric Emergency Department Use After ACA Implementation
The slope of emergency department visit rates over time did increase significantly in 2014 to 2016 compared with previous trends but these effects were independent of insurance coverage.
Mechanisms Mediating Socioeconomic-Driven Health Disparities Identified
Low SES was linked by researchers to stress and a greater risk for MACE through up-regulation of neural activity and arterial inflammation.
Facilitating Religious Concordance Between Patients and Physicians
Investigators recommend a case-by-case approach to handle situations when patients request religious concordance or to be transferred to a physician with similar religious beliefs.
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