A recent study in Pain Medication News examines the impact of patient punctuality on the management and outcomes of opioid therapy in outpatient pain clinics. It emphasizes the importance of using appointment times effectively for opioid education due to its complexity and how punctuality affects clinic efficiency, patient satisfaction, and medication compliance. With a significant […]
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In 2011, Lesley Yates, a dedicated mother and teacher’s aide, faced a life-altering ordeal when a routine antibiotic prescription led to severe tendon injuries, ultimately forcing her into premature disability at 54. Her harrowing experience underscores the dark side of fluoroquinolone antibiotics, spotlighting not only the well-documented risks of tendon ruptures but also the profound
Guest Author David Darab DDS MBA CEPA, Darab Business Advisors Without effective Leadership, an organization is incapable of achieving results. Peter Drucker said, “Only three things happen naturally in organizations: friction, confusion and underperformance. Everything else requires leadership.” Leadership is the linchpin that connects individuals’ efforts and directs them toward shared achievements. It remains one
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New research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association indicates that using cannabis, through smoking, eating, or vaping, may elevate the risk of heart attacks and strokes. The study, analyzing survey data from 434,104 U.S. adults between 2016 and 2020, found that cannabis users had a higher risk of cardiovascular problems, independent of
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A follow-up conversation with David Darab DDS MBA CEPA, Darab Business Advisors to his most recent guest author submission The Art of Leading: Innovate, Don’t Imitate led to an interesting question…is it possible to innovate in an insurance driven practice environment – or for that matter as an employee within a corporate entity or DSO?
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Guest Author David Darab DDS MBA CEPA, Darab Business Advisors Are You an Innovator or an Imitator? In the fiercely competitive marketplace, the question isn’t just about what you do in response to your rivals but how you carve out your niche. Do you find yourself merely monitoring the competition or mimicking their moves under
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A randomized controlled study has demonstrated that cannabidiol (CBD) may serve as an effective alternative to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for managing acute dental pain, particularly beneficial for patients unable to tolerate NSAIDs. The research, led by Vanessa Chrepa, PhD, DDS, MS from UT Health San Antonio, involved adults with moderate to severe dental pain,
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Guest Author Dr Jessica Bishop Funk DDS, Substack Jan 16, 2024 Happy New Year! I hope that your year is off to a fabulous start and that you have big plans/goals for the days ahead. Personally, I have struggled with where I belong in the space of trying to reveal COVID lies as we try
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Guest Author David Darab DDS MBA CEPA, Darab Business Advisors In the realm of dental care—and indeed, in any sector where commerce and personal interactions intersect—there’s a relentless emphasis on “case presentation skills.” This topic saturates discussions among coaches and consultants, workshops, and countless online resources, with a staggering 40,000,000 Google search results and 288,000
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A recent cross-sectional analysis of IQVIA Longitudinal Prescription Data reveals a concerning increase in dental opioid prescribing during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study, covering the period from 2016 to 2022, initially showed a 45% decrease in dental opioid prescriptions. However, during the pandemic, this positive trend slowed, with a 31.4% surge in dental opioid dispensing
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