Medical Minute 1/04/2015
Opioid Prescription
In this morning’s medical minute, the abuse of painkillers is a growing crisis in this country.
But a new study shows opioid guidelines can help significantly lower prescription rates.
Temple university researchers looked at opioid prescriptions written at its hospital before and after enacting specific guidelines about when to administer these powerful drugs.
They found the guideline had an immediate and lasting impact in reducing opioid prescriptions for all age groups.
And three-quarters of doctors said they encountered less hostility from patients who were denied the drugs.
Anxiety Danger
New research suggests people with anxiety may fare better during a crisis situation.
A French study of 24 volunteers found more anxious people processed threats through the brain’s motor cortex which triggered immediate action.
But people who were more laid back processed danger in sensory circuits of the brain, linked to face recognition.
In this morning’s medical minute, the abuse of painkillers is a growing crisis in this country.
But a new study shows opioid guidelines can help significantly lower prescription rates.
Temple university researchers looked at opioid prescriptions written at its hospital before and after enacting specific guidelines about when to administer these powerful drugs.
They found the guideline had an immediate and lasting impact in reducing opioid prescriptions for all age groups.
And three-quarters of doctors said they encountered less hostility from patients who were denied the drugs.
Anxiety Danger
New research suggests people with anxiety may fare better during a crisis situation.
A French study of 24 volunteers found more anxious people processed threats through the brain’s motor cortex which triggered immediate action.
But people who were more laid back processed danger in sensory circuits of the brain, linked to face recognition.
Hunger
Although you may be struggling with your New Years resolution to eat less … Researchers say your waistline and your health will benefit.
45 college students were asked how hungry they were before they ate a meal packed with carbohydrates.
People who weren’t hungry before eating had higher blood glucose levels, which is damaging to the body’s cells, than those who felt moderately hungry prior to the meal.
So before you put that cookie in your mouth … Experts suggest asking yourself ‘am i really hungry?’
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