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Solriamfetol Feasible for Sleep Apnea-Related Tiredness
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Solriamfetol therapy, compared with placebo, results in improvements in wakefulness and sleepiness measures in patients with excessive sleepiness due to obstructive sleep apnea, according to a study published online Dec. 6 in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.
Persistent Discrimination ID’d Among Physician Mothers
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Physician mothers experience discrimination in a range of ways, which can impact the medical profession, according to a study published online Dec. 12 in The BMJ.
Medication Errors Resulting in Death Most Common in Elderly
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Medication errors in acute care that result in death occur most often in patients older than 75 years, with the most common error category being omitted medicine or ingredient, according to a study published online Nov. 22 in Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy.
2017 Saw Slowing in National Health Care Spending
by modernClinician Editorial Team
National health care spending slowed in 2017, according to a report published online Dec. 6 in Health Affairs.
2021 to 2026 Saw Increase in State Funding for Suicide Prevention
Cancer-Attributable Costs High for Seniors, Vary With Cancer Phase, Type, Race
RYGB, Sleeve Gastrectomy Cost-Effective for Teens With Severe Obesity
2026 Costs of Dementia Care Expected to Be $818 Billion in the United States
Voice Disorders Linked to Elevated Risk for Incident Cognitive Decline
Adenotonsillectomy Tied to Increase in Respiratory Tract Infections in Children
Preoperative Chemo + Immunotherapy Combo Shrinks Head, Neck Cancer Tumors
Full, Limited Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Beneficial in Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps