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Q&A: The passion of Denise Murphy

Everyday people tell their story about loved ones lost to infections.

Improving Adherence: Who's Doing the Work?

Approximately 50% of patients with chronic illnesses do not adhere to indicated medications, treatment regimens, and healthy lifestyle changes.

Two-step Screening for Ovarian Cancer: A ‘Scissor-step’ Forward?

Infectious Disease Malpractice: The $1.2 Million Miscommunication

Is ‘Silent’ Atrial Fibrillation in Diabetics Associated with Cerebral Neurologic Events?

Hypertension in the Elderly May Be Associated with Progressive Brain Atrophy

Side Effects of Opioids

Constipation is the most commonly reported side effect with opioid therapy. Tolerance does not generally develop. Most patients on chronic opioid therapy require prophylaxis