The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the inequality in American health care systems, which consistently neglect the needs of underserved communities, leaving them without access to quality care. A commentary published in ...
Apr 5, 2023
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Women who gave birth during the COVID-19 pandemic filled significantly more prescriptions for opioid medications, according to new research from the University of Georgia.
Apr 3, 2023
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More than 30 million Americans—roughly 12 percent of the U.S. population—rely on prescription opioids. A new Western University-led study reveals high use among particular groups, including women and those who are food-insecure; ...
Mar 21, 2023
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Sleeping less than five hours a night is associated with a 74% raised likelihood of developing peripheral artery disease (PAD) compared with seven to eight hours. That's the finding of a study published today in European ...
Mar 15, 2023
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Endometriosis is a painful, complex condition affecting about 1 in 10 women of reproductive age, but it is poorly understood. A new clinical review published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) provides an overview ...
Mar 14, 2023
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Treatment with an FDA-approved cannabidiol (CBD) oil product does not lower pain scores after surgical treatment and stent placement for patients with urinary stones, reports a clinical trial in the April issue of The Journal ...
Mar 9, 2023
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Vaping cannabidiol (CBD), a compound found in marijuana, leads to more severe lung damage than vaping nicotine, according to a study by researchers at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. Until now, research on the health ...
Feb 27, 2023
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To honor Black History Month in 2023, I decided to spend some time familiarizing myself with the negative impact of cultural myths about Black people on the health care support our systems provide to Black people. I wanted ...
Feb 27, 2023
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Chronic pain affects around one in five people and is considered "chronic" when it persists beyond the expected healing time, typically three months or longer.
Feb 24, 2023
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For men undergoing surgery to repair scarring in the urethra (urethroplasty), a new approach to pain management can reduce the need for strong opioid drugs without compromising pain control, reports a study in Urology Practice.
Feb 21, 2023
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