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Pain Management Trajectories in Parkinson’s Disease

Physician's Weekly

This difference began 3 years before PD diagnosis with an IRR of 1.33 (1.16–1.53) Mild opioids, including tramadol and codeine, were most frequently initiated, with the largest gap seen 6 months before diagnosis. In contrast, stronger opioids showed increased use only after diagnosis. compared to 31.2% in those without PD.

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A podcast about Henoch–Schönlein Purpura (HSP)

PEMBlog

Learn about the diagnosis and management of Henoch–Schönlein Purpura (HSP) in this brief podcast episode. Henoch-Schönlein purpura nephritis in children: incidence, pathogenesis and management. 2001; Vole 13(1). The classic skin finding is palpable purpura in gravity dependent areas of the body (buttocks and legs).

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Trump Whacks Agency That Makes the Nation’s Health Care Safer

Physicians News Digest

He and Harvard colleague Celeste Royce have sued AHRQ, HHS , and the Office of Personnel Management over removal of the article. There are things we could learn to improve our care and get more timely diagnosis of cancer.” Now, the naysayers have triumphed. Schiff was offered the option of removing the LGBTQ reference but refused.