04.08.2020
Clinical Alerts
04.08.2020
Cases in Deprescribing: Stopping Antiepileptic Therapy
Medscape hosts a case-based series on deprescribing. In the series, Dr. Charles (Chuck) Vega presents common clinical scenarios drawn from his own practice and reveals... 03.13.2020
The Nurse’s Role When a Patient Requests Medical Aid in Dying
In a position statement issued by the American Nurses Association (ANA), guidance is provided on ethical decision-making in response to a patient’s request for medical... 03.13.2020
Physical Examination of the Dying Patient
The Palliative Care Network of Wisconsin (PCNOW) provides peer-reviewed, evidence-based summaries of key palliative care topics (“Fast Facts”). PCNOW recently released a new Fast Fact... 03.13.2020
Cases in Deprescribing: Alzheimer’s Drugs
For the past year, Medscape has hosted a case-based series on deprescribing. In this series, Dr. Charles (Chuck) Vega presents common clinical scenarios drawn from... 02.18.2020
Physician Perspectives on Deprescribing Cardiovascular Medications for Older Adults
In this national cross-sectional survey in the ambulatory setting, investigators sought to compare geriatrician, general internist and cardiologist perspectives on deprescribing cardiovascular medications. Adverse drug... 02.18.2020
Yoga for Cancer-related Symptoms
The Palliative Care Network of Wisconsin (PCNOW) provides peer-reviewed, evidence-based summaries of key palliative care topics (“Fast Facts”). PCNOW recently released a new Fast Fact... 02.18.2020
Inappropriate Use of Skeletal Muscle Relaxants in Geriatric Patients
Skeletal muscle relaxants cause drowsiness and sedation as side effects and place patients at increased risk of falls. It’s important to be selective when recommending... 01.14.2020
Mind-Body Therapies Linked to Improved Pain, Lower Opioid Dose
Amidst the opioid crisis, practitioners are seeking alternative therapies for pain. In a systematic review and meta-analysis published in JAMA Internal Medicine, researchers sought to...