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Persistent Opioid Use High in Head, Neck Cancer Patients
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Persistent opioid use at three and six months remains high among patients undergoing treatment for head and neck squamous cell cancer, according to a study recently published in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.
Prices Still Explain High U.S. Health Care Spending
by modernClinician Editorial Team
The difference in health spending between the United States and other countries is still explained by health care prices, according to a study published in the January issue of Health Affairs.
Private Equity Acquisition of Physician Practices Discussed
by modernClinician Editorial Team
The phenomenon of private equity acquisition of physician practices is discussed in an Ideas and Opinions piece published online Jan. 8 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
Many Medical Cannabis Users Drive While Under the Influence
by modernClinician Editorial Team
The prevalence of driving under the influence of cannabis is high among medical cannabis users with chronic pain, according to a study published online Jan. 9 in Drug and Alcohol Dependence.
Cannabis Use Linked to Earlier Age of Psychosis Onset
Varenicline Can Cut Cannabis Use Among Men With Cannabis Use Disorder
Study Compares Short-Term Use of Cannabinoid Products for Chronic Pain
Mindfulness, Tai Chi May Benefit Cancer Survivors
Spinal Cord Stimulation Cuts Pain, Improves Sensation With Diabetic Nerve Damage
Distinct Characteristics ID"d for Patients With Rheumatoid Conditions, Opioid Use Disorder
Evidence Insufficient to Support Routine Lumbar Support Use for Chronic Low Back Pain