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Clinical Care
New Guidelines: Cannabis Use Poses Risks for Surgery Patients
Cannabis use may worsen pain and nausea after a procedure and increase the need to prescribe opioids for pain, an...
Innovation
Maryland Hospital Touts Success of Community Paramedicine Program
The University of Maryland Medical Center's mobile integrated health community paramedicine (MIH-CP) program, which sends specially trained paramedics to the...
Clinical Care
Manage Your Hospitalized Diabetic Patients to Improve Outcomes and Lower Cost of Care
Compared to other hospitalized patients, patients with diabetes have longer lengths of stay and higher readmission rates.
Technology
Using Technology to Improve Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
In the first of a two-part interview, Brian Clear, MD, chief medical officer of Bicycle Health, describes an approach supported...
Supply Chain
Drug Supply Chain Security Act 2023 Deadline: 'All Parties Must Do Their Part'
A decade-long process to secure the safety and security of the pharmaceutical supply chain is nearing the finish line.
Clinical Care
Researcher: Paxlovid is 'Game Changer' in Treatment of COVID-19
Recent research on Paxlovid shows there is "solid data on its effectiveness," a co-author of the study told HealthLeaders.
Technology
Northwell Health Uses Digital Health to Address Medication Adherence
The New York Health system is launching a new project that will use tech-enabled prescription bottles and remote monitoring to...
Clinical Care
With Overdose Deaths Surging, Advocates on the Ground Push for Over-the-Counter Naloxone
As overdose deaths nationwide reach all-time highs, the Biden administration has made increasing access to naloxone a key part of...
Strategy
Facing Headwinds on New Alzheimer's Drug, Biogen Launches Controversial Campaign
The drugmaker is running an educational campaign directed at the consumer, one who is already worried about whether those lost...
Clinical Care
Coronavirus: How RWJBarnabas Health is Administering Monoclonal Antibodies
RWJBarnabas Health moved forward quickly in treating COVID-19 patients with monoclonal antibody therapy, giving the medication to patients within 10...
Clinical Care
Improving Medication Adherence
Starting with basic needs to improve chronic conditions during COVID-19 and beyond.
Clinical Care
New Legal Push Aims to Speed Magic Mushrooms to Dying Patients
Recently, several U.S. cities and states have voted to decriminalize possession of small amounts of psilocybin.