ADA: the evidence for opioid therapy is weak in treating Diabetic Neuropathy ?

Diabetic Neuropathy: New ADA Position Statement for Primary Care http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/876973 Diabetic Neuropathy: New Recommendations for Primary Care Diabetic neuropathies are the most prevalent chronic complications of diabetes—and they are often devastating for the patient. Estimates of the incidence and prevalence of diabetic neuropathies vary greatly, but several large observational cohorts and other studies suggest that […]

Lawsuit settled in death after routine procedure at St. Mary’s Hospital

Lawsuit settled in death after routine procedure at St. Mary’s Hospital http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/health-med-fit/lawsuit-settled-in-death-after-routine-procedure-at-st-mary/article_73b97963-11a9-544e-9fe1-efdbe99d4492.html A lawsuit by the wife of a 37-year-old father of two who died at St. Mary’s Hospital after a routine procedure in 2013 has been settled. The amount of the settlement, reached in June, is confidential. But the total is at least $3.75 […]