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Patient-Centered Prescription Opioid Tapering: Evidence from a Multisite Randomized Clinical Trial and Complementary Digital Interventions

By MedXY 07/12/2026

A large RCT found that adding behavioral therapies to patient-centered opioid tapering did not improve taper success at 12 months, though CBT may reduce adverse effects; complementary digital support programs show feasibility but require further validation.

Emergency Medicine news

Embracing Uncertainty: Integrating Palliative Care into Emergency Medicine Practice

By MedXY 06/30/2026

Palliative care in emergency medicine is a vital approach focused on early needs recognition, compassionate communication during uncertainty, and sustained clinical presence to aid decision-making and improve patient and family support.

Cardiology news

Heart Failure Medication Adherence Depends Less on Motivation Than on Whether Treatment Fits Daily Life

By MedXY 05/15/2026

A qualitative study in heart failure shows that medication adherence is shaped by regimen complexity, diuretic burden, psychosocial stressors, cost, and care coordination rather than motivation alone.

Neurology news Nursing & care

Low-Intensity Motivational Intervention Shows Durable Benefits 5 Years After Stroke: Insights from the TaCAS Long-Term Follow-Up

By MedXY 01/21/2026

The TaCAS long-term follow-up study reveals that a simple, conversation-based intervention can sustain improvements in physical health and independence for up to six years post-stroke, highlighting the lasting impact of patient-centered motivational strategies in chronic recovery.