Pain relief underused after surgery prompts tailored treatment
Researchers from the University of Rochester report that 526 patients and 127 doctors show narcotic analgesics are often prescribed in too small or inflexible doses after operations. Many patients in moderate to severe pain do not request relief, and nurses tend to choose lower doses, suggesting pain management should be individualized and better explained.
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University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
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Pershing II test delayed to X-ray engines for flaw check
The Army delays the 17th Pershing II missile test to inspect engines by X-ray after the 16th test failed due to a premature port release on the second stage causing excess fuel ignition. Defense officials, including Caspar Weinberger and James Ambrose, aim to deploy in West Germany by December with 12 successes in 16 tests and two remaining.
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Naval program seeks to help stoned sailors
Barbara Hartmann, an assistant professor at the University of Arizona, leads a Navy health project to curb alcohol and drug abuse. Commissioned by the Navy in 1981, the program spans 39 sites with 1,050 staff and has graduated 73,000 sailors since 1981, focusing on cognitive approaches to coping with Navy stress.
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Tucson
Ariz
Barbara Hartmann
Navy
University of Arizona
Hartmann
University
University of West Florida
Arizona
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