Opioids only provide small, short-lasting relief or are ineffective for many acute pain conditions, an overview of systematic ...

A large review of opioid pain relievers prescribed for acute pain has found these medicines provide only small, short-term relief for some acute conditions and are ineffective for some others. The ...

A sweeping review of previous research suggests commonly prescribed opioids often provide only modest pain relief and may increase side effect risk.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently asked health departments and clinicians to watch for symptoms of acute flaccid myelitis in kids, especially through November. That's when ...

As hospitals strive to meet the challenges of value-based care, recognizing the best settings to diagnose and manage serious conditions with sudden onset can be a useful way for organizations to ...

Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a type of leukemia, a cancer of the blood and bone marrow. AML specifically affects the myeloid cells, which are immature white blood cells. It is one of the most ...

A study of 40.7 million commercially insured adults in the United States who sought care via telehealth found contrasting patterns of follow-up care between those with chronic conditions and those ...

Acute kidney injury can happen suddenly and cause serious symptoms like swelling and fatigue. You can get early diagnosis and treatment to prevent complications, including permanent kidney damage. Eat ...

This is the sixth article in a Health Affairs Forefront short series “Understanding And Addressing Pre-Hospital Diagnostic Delays.” As the introductory article, “Building The Evidence To Assure ...

Orlando Health on Monday announced that it's been approved by Florida's Agency for Health Care Administration to start delivering hospital-level acute care in adult patients' homes. The health system ...