A study published in The Annals of Family Medicine examined how different types of support for 32 primary care clinics affected opioid prescribing and overall costs using a 2 x 2 design. Clinics were divided into four groups: ...
Jan 27, 2026
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In a guidance document issued by the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine, updated recommendations are presented relating to laboratory testing for drugs of misuse in the emergency department (ED).
Jan 10, 2026
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The implementation of recreational cannabis legalization (RCL) in California was associated with an increase in prenatal cannabis use, according to a study published online Nov. 1 in JAMA Health Forum.
Nov 5, 2024
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An animal sedative approved by the FDA, xylazine has now made its way to the illicitly manufacture fentanyl supply, creating new challenges for physicians caring for its victims.
Oct 9, 2023
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Doctors often use urine tests to make sure patients taking medication for opioid addiction are sticking with treatment. A new study suggests they may be missing some cheaters.
Mar 22, 2023
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In an analysis of perinatal care provided in the United States, investigators found few differences by race for care that was based on guidelines or expert recommendations; however, discretionary care (for which professional ...
Mar 22, 2023
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Older Black and Hispanic patients with advanced cancer are less likely than white patients to receive opioid medications for pain relief in the last weeks of life, according to a study led by investigators at Harvard-affiliated ...
Jan 18, 2023
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