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In part 4 of our series, guideline authors and researchers relay the particularities of guiding and regulating the spread of still-necessary painkiller prescriptions.

New research suggests taking low-dose aspirin could reduce the risk of hepatocellular carcinoma in high-risk patients.

Patients who take opioids after a tooth extraction report higher pain levels than nonopioid users 6 months after the procedure.

In a new study, investigators identify the correlation between treatment duration and ferritin level changes in responders to oral iron supplementation.

Roy Schoenberg, MD, MPH, discusses the populations that can most benefit from using telehealth tools and Medicare reimbursement obstacles.

Hospitals are preparing to treat MS patients safely in the wake of fears over the global pandemic.

Two new papers shine a light on additional symptoms that could help clinicians diagnose novel coronavirus.

In a new sleep study, investigators find no link between device-measured sleep time and health-related quality of life.

The incoming president of the American College of Physician offers advice on communicating about the realities and myths of coronavirus with patients.

Research from investigators at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Sinai Health is shedding new light on the differences in safety and efficacy between the 2 DOACs.

With the spread of coronavirus increasing in the US, telehealth can be leveraged, but regulations need to be modified.

According to a new report, males and older individuals are more susceptible to fall-related traumatic brain injury deaths.

In part 3 of Painkiller: A History of Crisis, we explore the data behind the 3 waves of the opioid epidemic.

An analysis of dizziness in primary care patients is shedding new light on the potential dangers and risk of mortality associated with different subtypes of dizziness.

The approval marks the fourth type of cancer nivolumab plus ipilimumab has received approval for treating.

Winning technology focused on women’s health, Parkinson disease and collecting more valuable health data.

Knowing the ergonomic risks of positions during certain procedures can allow surgeons to adjust accordingly to reduce their pain.

Pregnenolone is effective to treat chronic low back pain in US veterans.

Infants with persistent severe sleep problems often face emotional disorders at age 10.

Within 14 days of suffering a traumatic brain injury, 45% of participants showed clinical recovery.

Endometriosis risk indicators are apparent at early ages, which could speed up diagnosis and treatment of the condition.

The incoming Editor-in-Chief of Stroke discusses what the future of stroke care might look like and his biggest takeaways from ISC 2020.

Findings of a new study can lead to more informed individualized opioid prescriptions.

In a population-based cohort study, investigators found total physical activity decreases between 12 and 16 years of age.

The approval is the third for the Boehringer Ingelheim-produced therapy and the first from the FDA for treating patients with chronic fibrosing interstitial lung diseases with a progressive phenotype.

Results of a meta-analysis of more than 2 dozen studies indicate DCB treatment may actually reduce mortality risk long-term.

A new analysis has found that low blood pressure in older, frail adults could increase mortality risk as much as 63%.

Despite some adverse events, deep brain stimulation is ultimately safe in treating OCD.