by Linda Cheek, MD | Jun, Thu, 2022 | Medicine |
,An article in JAMA about a study done by Joshua J. Fenton, MD shows that the risks of overdose and withdrawal following an opioid taper extends into two years following the taper. This is different from the expected result that there might be short-term risks, but...
by Linda Cheek, MD | Jan, Mon, 2022 | Medicine |
Time Left to Join My Course Day(s) : Hour(s) : Minute(s) : Second(s) This post is directed to everyone affected by the War on Drugs, Doctors, and Patients. But it even goes beyond that. Anyone with a chronic disease needs this information I am offering. Also anyone...
by Linda Cheek, MD | Oct, Wed, 2021 | Medicine |
I am a member of several chronic pain patient (CPP) support groups on Facebook. And due to the opiaphobia and propaganda spread nationwide across all parameters, I am seeing a lot more hatred and anger toward the medical profession. I find it necessary to try to...
by Blue Lotus, MD | Feb, Sun, 2021 | Medicine |
Homo sapiens—human beings—have performed miraculous feats over time. We collectively have learned how to manipulate our environment using technology and science to have longer and more fruitful lives including a doubling of lifespan from 1700’s to present day (see...
by Linda Cheek, MD | Oct, Thu, 2020 | Medicine |
Data analytics companies are growing in the business market. It has become quite competitive. One thing I’ve noticed about the two main companies focusing on heath records and data is that they are registered as 501 (c)(3) nonprofits. I personally don’t see how...
by Linda Cheek, MD | Oct, Thu, 2020 | Medicine |
So do you know your Narx Score? First, what is the Narx Score? How did it come about? In 2011, a company in Louisville, KY—Appriss—had their first meeting to begin the development of the analytics of PDMP data creating the Narx Score. The Narx Score is a numeric...