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Opioid Misuse Varies With Sexual Orientation
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Opioid misuse varies with sexual orientation, with increased misuse among female bisexuals, according to a study published online Nov. 19 in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
Treatments Appear No Better Than Placebo for Tennis Elbow
by modernClinician Editorial Team
At best, all treatments provide only small pain relief for tennis elbow, according to a review published online Oct. 31 in the American Journal of Sports Medicine.
CDC: 8.8 Percent Uninsured in U.S. in First Half of 2018
by modernClinician Editorial Team
In the first six months of 2018, 8.8 percent of U.S. individuals of all ages were uninsured, which was not significantly different from 2017, according to a report published Nov. 15 by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Center for Health Statistics.
Patient Experiences Shed Light on Diagnostic Errors
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Data from patient- and family-reported error narratives indicate that problems related to patient-physician interactions are major contributors to diagnostic errors, according to a study published in the November issue of Health Affairs.
AI-Based Ambient Scribes May Reduce Physician Documentation Time, Burnout
Adenoma Detection Rate of Standard Colonoscopy Declines After Exposure to AI-Assisted Colonoscopy
Fine-Tuned Large Language Models Enhance Error ID in Radiology Reports
Poor Communication Major Contributor to Patient Safety Incidents
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
People Using Illicitly Sourced Fentanyl Face Worse Outcomes Than Medically Sourced Users