Opioid guideline update aims to ease pain care changes
The 229 page draft in the Federal Register opens a 60 day public comment period. The CDC would soften limits on acute pain treatment and end the three day cap. Experts caution about risks but support expanded options for cancer surgery and injury pain.
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Antibody Treatments Face Shortages Amid Omicron Strain
Doctors struggle as standard monoclonal antibody therapies fail against omicron and antiviral pills from Pfizer and Merck remain scarce. GlaxoSmithKline antibody effective against omicron is also limited. Scientists caution: COVID-19 treatments do not replace vaccination. Under a Lilly contract, about 300,000 courses of the new antibody will reach the government in February and another 300,000 in March.
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LMH Health expands equity education across staff
LMH Health and LMH Health Foundation officials describe a broad equity and inclusion initiative to identify health disparities and improve patient care outcomes. Leaders emphasize education at all levels, cultural humility, leadership support, and the goal of belonging for staff and patients alike. Jessica Thomas of SMH Health noted the partnership with the Journal-World Health section.
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