CMS Initiatives Regarding Pain-Management Issues
In 2018, CMS adopted a three-pronged approach to the public-health emergency posed by opioid use.
Opioids Doubling Suicides and Overdoses
Opioid-related research developments of interest to pharmacists.
OTC Transdermal Analgesic Patches in Pain Management
While these products are generally safe when used according to labeling, pharmacists must be familiar with available evidence in order to help patients safely self-medicate.
To Dose or Not to Dose?
Prescribing low-dose aspirin for preventing secondary cardiovascular disease is well established, but its safety and efficacy in primary prevention remains open to debate.
Malignant Hyperthermia: An Overview
Malignant hyperthermia must be treated rapidly to avoid fatality, and despite its rarity, healthcare facilities that use known triggering agents must be fully prepared to treat it.
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