Search results for "Pain Management"
Morpheus
For thousands of years, ancient civilizations in Asia Minor have been cultivating the opium poppy.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2015/10/free/newman.htm
15 Oct 2015
The prescription for pain management
Physicians can wield considerable influence to ease the suffering of patients in pain, starting with identifying the optimal drug and administering it before pain escalates.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/04/coverstory.htm
15 Apr 2013
With acute pancreatitis, time is of the essence
Get a handle on the signs that indicate acute pancreatitis, the best treatment, and the complications to watch for.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2014/01/pancreatitis.htm
15 Jan 2014
New methadone safety clinical practice guideline released
New guidelines for prescribing methadone for opioid addiction and pain management offer advice for primary care and specialty providers about safety and electrocardiogram monitoring to identify patients at high risk for cardiac problems.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2014/05/07/3.htm
7 May 2014
Letter from the Editor
This month's issue includes stories on hospitalist workload, acute kidney injury, and academic careers, as well as coverage from the American Society of Clinical Oncology 2013 conference.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/10/lfe.htm
15 Oct 2013
Acupuncture may be superior to morphine in relieving acute pain in ED patients, trial shows
Researchers noted that the trial, which was conducted in Tunisia, was limited by its lack of blinding and a fairly homogeneous study population which culturally accepts the practice of acupuncture.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2016/08/10/4.htm
10 Aug 2016
Building trust aids decision making in end-of-life care
The patient is dying. More medical intervention is futile. But the family, speaking for their loved one, still wants everything done.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2007/08/decision-making.htm
15 Aug 2007
New end-of-life guidelines help physicians fill gap in patient care
Donald E. Casey Jr., FACP, discusses new end-of-life guidelines.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2008/03/qa.htm
15 Mar 2008
Topical anesthetic reminder, fibromyalgia drug approved
Recalls, advisories, and approvals.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/03/fda.htm
15 Mar 2009
Opioid manufacturers told to develop physician, patient education
As part of a new federal effort to reduce prescription drug abuse in the U.S., the FDA will begin requiring a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) for all extended-release and long-acting opioid medications.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2011/04/27/6.htm
27 Apr 2011