JAMA : the journal of the American Medical Association
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Pericarditis is the most common form of pericardial disease and a relatively common cause of chest pain. ⋯ Pericarditis is the most common form of pericardial disease worldwide and may recur in as many as one-third of patients who present with idiopathic or viral pericarditis. Appropriate triage and treatment with NSAIDs may reduce readmission rates for pericarditis. Treatment with colchicine can reduce recurrence rates.
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Since 1999, the United States has experienced increases in morbidity and mortality associated with nonmedical use of prescription opioids. ⋯ During the 2003-2013 years, among adults aged 18 through 64 years, the percentage of nonmedical use of prescription opioids decreased. In contrast, the prevalence of prescription opioid use disorders, frequency of use, and related mortality increased.