New England Journal of Medicine: Preventing Shingles and Its Complications in Older Persons
September 15, 2016
Preventing Shingles and Its Complications in Older Persons
Kathleen M. Neuzil, M.D., M.P.H., and Marie R. Griffin, M.D., M.P.H.
N Engl J Med 2016; 375:1079-1080 September 15, 2016DOI: 10.1056/NEJMe1610652
JAMA: Prescription of Long-Acting Opioids and Mortality in Patients With Chronic Noncancer Pain
June 14, 2016
Authors: Wayne A. Ray, PhD1; Cecilia P. Chung, MD, MPH2; Katherine T. Murray, MD2,3; Kathi Hall, BS1; C. Michael Stein, MB, ChB2,3
Abstract:
Importance Long-acting opioids increase the risk of unintentional overdose deaths but also may increase mortality from cardiorespiratory and other causes.