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U.S. Supreme Court hears Alabama pain doctor ’s appeal to overturn ‘pill mill’ conviction
U.S. Supreme Court hears Alabama pain doctor’s appeal to overturn ‘pill mill’ conviction Dr. Xiulu Ruan, who was convicted of illegally prescribing opioids to patients, is arguing that a jury should have been able to hear if he had a "good faith" reason to believe the drugs were medically valid. www.al.com “The Controlled Substances Act also says doctors violate the law when prescriptions are “not for a legitimate medical purpose.” Although guidelines for opioid prescriptions have been adopted by the Centers for Disease Contro...
Source: Student Doctor Network - March 3, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Agast Tags: Pain Medicine Source Type: forums

New ICD-10 Code for Vertebrogenic Low Back Pain
In recognition of the stratospheric rates of Modic-related back pain ravaging our country, this couldn't come at a better time... Relievant Medsystems Announces New Vertebrogenic Low Back Pain ICD-10 Diagnosis Code - Relievant Relievant Medsystems, a privately held medical device company transforming the treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP), today announced the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has designated an International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification... www.relievant.c...
Source: Student Doctor Network - October 3, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: drusso Tags: Pain Medicine Source Type: forums

The Flu and Covid-19 - The Truth Comes Out
So it seems the truth finally comes out. The number everyone bandies about referring to the number of flu deaths per year is NOT computed the same way Covid-19 deaths are reported. The annual flu mortality figures published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are estimates produced by plugging laboratory-confirmed deaths into a mathematical model that attempts to correct for under counting. Covid-19 death figures represent a literal count of people who have... The Flu and Covid-19 - The Truth Comes Out (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - May 9, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Old Timer Tags: Pharmacy Source Type: forums

SIS Guidance on Spinal Procedures During COVID-19 Pandemic
Spine Intervention Society - COVID-19 Resources for Members Guidance on Interventional Pain Procedures During the COVID-19 Global Emergency When planning for interventional pain procedures during the COVID-19 emergency, consider the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) statement regarding goals for the U.S. healthcare system in response to COVID-19: Reduce morbidity and mortality Minimize disease transmission Protect healthcare personnel... SIS Guidance on Spinal Procedures During COVID-19 Pandemic (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - March 28, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: drusso Tags: Pain Medicine Source Type: forums

Re: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: protecting the private good?
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Source: BMJ Comments - June 2, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: forums

Re : Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: protecting the private good?
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Source: BMJ Comments - May 19, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: forums

Doctor Groups Back Obama's Gun Policies
Interestingly for podiatry, the MMWR reported that >30% of all gun-related injuries are to the leg/foot, which climbs to 48% when looking at unintentional injuries. Several doctors' organizations have come out supporting the President's policies to reduce gun violence. Doc groups back Obama plan on guns By Andis Robeznieks, Modern Healthcare Posted: January 18, 2013 - 12:15 pm ET Physician groups applauded President Barack Obama's plan to reduce gun violence. In particular, enthusiasm was expressed for plans to boost mental health funding, ending a freeze on gun violence research and clarifying that the Patient Prot...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - January 19, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: diabeticfootdr Tags: Podiatric Residents & Physicians Source Type: forums