Although guidelines do not recommend use of opioids to manage pain for individuals with knee osteoarthritis, a recent study published early online in Arthritis Care & Research, an official journal of the American College of Rheumatology and the Association of Rheumatology Professionals, estimates that 858,000 Americans use opioids such as tramadol and oxycodone for their […]
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GPs are earning 14% LESS than they were in 2008, reveals study
GPs earn 14% LESS than they did in 2008, reveals study amid nationwide shortage of family doctors Researchers analysed data from surveys collected every two years Doctors used to earn £115,900 but only took home £98,300 in 2017 Their pay has stayed the same despite inflation, researchers found GPs now earn 14 per cent less than […]
Health Highlights: Dec. 14, 2018
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: U.S. Gun Deaths Reach Record High Gun deaths in the United States reached a record high of nearly 40,000 in 2017, according to a CNN analysis of federal government data. There were 39,773 gun deaths that year, compared […]
Patients to be asked to share GP appointments with up to 14 others
The doctor will see you ALL now: Patients to be asked to share GP appointments with up to 14 others New NHS scheme may see patients sharing GP appointments with 14 others Patients of long-term conditions will be invited to group sessions to discuss care The two-hour appointments will typically be led by admin or […]
Health Highlights: Aug. 14, 2018
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: Zika, West Nile Cases Reported in Alabama Multiple reports of Zika virus and West Nile virus are being investigated by Alabama health officials. They noted that Zika hasn’t been transmitted locally, the New York Post reported. “To date […]