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There are some special properties of methadone about which prescribers need to be aware to ensure its efficacy and avoid adverse events.
The FDA recently made decisions on the approval of 2 new formulations of oxycodone that were developed in an attempt to reduce the abuse of this drug. One drug, Oxecta, received approval. Another, Remoxy, did not. Where do things now stand?
How much do you know about coding and clinical documentation? If you’re a physician, you probably don’t feel like you know enough. At the same time, you probably know more than you ever wanted to know. Here, tips from somebody who wants to help you. 
Appointment confirmations are a necessity in today’s fast-paced environment. Not only does the process help forgetful patients (or their parents) to stay on time, but it can reduce your appointment no-show rate. Every no-show you eliminate improves your practice’s bottom line. To be effective, follow these nine tips:
After the decision to prescribe an opioid for pain control, how do you choose between a short- or long-acting preparation? The decision isn’t always simple, but there are guidelines to help ensure the appropriate choice for each patient.
Given that pain following surgery is predictable, one might assume we know a lot about optimal analgesia and management. A meta-analysis of Cochrane Reviews, however, reveals that we still have a lot to learn. Read more, here.
There is an old saying in real estate that the 3 most important features about a property for sale are “location, location, and location.” In medicine, an equivalent aphorism for the best way to avoid legal problems is “document, document, and document.”
The case of NHL hockey star Derek Boogaard’s untimely death from an accidental overdose of oxycodone and alcohol provides a sorrowful reminder of the potentially deadly, but underappreciated, effects of “ordinary” acetaminophen. 
Three professional organizations have issued a new, evidence-based guideline for the treatment of diabetic neuropathic pain based on a review of literature through the middle of 2008. There is no doubt that because the number of cases of diabetes is rapidly growing in this country, so is the number of patients with DNP. Thus any new recommendations for improving treatment of DNP are welcome. However. . .
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