Journal of general internal medicine
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Editorial Comment
Gender Pay Gaps in Medicine: Moving from Explanations to Action.
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Chiropractic care is a popular alternative for back and neck pain, with efficacy comparable to usual care in randomized trials. However, the effectiveness of chiropractic care as delivered through conventional care settings remains largely unexplored. ⋯ We found no statistically significant difference between the two groups in either patient-reported or economic outcomes. As clinical outcomes were similar, and the provision of chiropractic care did not increase costs, making chiropractic services available provided an additional viable option for patients who prefer this type of care, at no additional expense.
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Potentially inappropriate prescribing (PIP) may contribute to opioid overdose. ⋯ PIP was associated with higher hazard for all-cause mortality, fatal overdose, and non-fatal overdose. Our study implies the possibility of creating a risk score incorporating multiple PIP subtypes, which could be displayed to prescribers in real time.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Partners and Alerts in Medication Adherence: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
Poor medication adherence is common and limits the effectiveness of treatment. ⋯ Automated alerts were effective at improving medication adherence. Assigning a medication adherence partner did not statistically significantly affect adherence rates.