Reading Blood Pressure
New blood pressure guidelines lower the acceptable blood pressure threshold that defines hypertension and the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Applying HIV/AIDS Lessons to the Opioid Crisis
Successful programs feature a mix of social and scientific components.
CMS Initiatives Regarding Pain-Management Issues
In 2018, CMS adopted a three-pronged approach to the public-health emergency posed by opioid use.
Peripheral Arterial Disease From a Community Pharmacy Perspective
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) describes a phenomenon in which circulation to the leg is diminished due to atherosclerosis, resulting in reduced blood flow and often causing pain that can be limiting to those who experience it.
Comparison of Chronic Pain and High-Impact Chronic Pain
The 2016 National Health Interview Survey found that high-impact chronic pain and chronic pain that does not limit major life activities were linked to various physical and mental conditions.
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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