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Four key articles published in 2018 have been selected to represent clinical situations where recent evidence may prompt changes in practice relevant to the nursing home population. There is no evidence of benefit for levothyroxine replacement in mild subclinical hypothyroidism. Duloxetine may be considere...

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February 26, 2019

Patterns of Opioid Use in the 12 Months Following Geriatric Fragility Fractures: A Population-Based Cohort Study

Fractures of the hip, distal radius, and proximal humerus are common in the Medicare population. This study's objective was to characterize patterns and duration of opioid use, including regional variations in use, after both surgical and nonoperative management.

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Transitioning from Insulin to DDP-4 Inhibitors for Type 2 Diabetes

Unique Acupuncture Headache Protocol for Chronic Daily Headache

Wound Care Consultation in PA/LTC: Characteristics and Practice Challenges

Unpacking Communication About End-of-Life Care: Resulting Recommendations

Is There an Opioid Crisis in Nursing Homes?

Four Potentially Practice-Changing Articles From 2018

Patterns of Opioid Use in the 12 Months Following Geriatric Fragility Fractures: A Population-Based Cohort Study

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