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The Opioid Safety Initiative has been effective for decreasing opioid prescriptions among patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty.

Prescription opioid misuse is more common among binge drinkers, with the prevalence of opioid misuse increasing with binge drinking frequency.

A rapidly cycling work roster (RCWR) is effective in reducing weekly work hours and the occurrence of >16 consecutive-hour shifts as well as improving sleep duration of resident physicians.

Only one-third of Philadelphia pharmacies carry naloxone nasal spray and many pharmacies require a physician’s prescription.

Most Americans do not know that state medical board is best resource to contact in case of complaint

Many parents with opioid, substance use disorder are living with children; treatment rates are low

Policies to support team-based palliative care are urgently needed to meet the growing demand for specialty palliative care.

During a public hearing that stretched for hours, the agency heard testimony from parties on all sides of the issue.

Potentially inappropriate prescribing is tied to increased health care utilization and poor outcomes among older individuals seen in primary care practices.

Migraines in pregnant women are associated with an increased risk for pregnancy-associated hypertension disorders as well as an increased risk for a variety of adverse outcomes in the newborn.