Anemia is an independent risk factor associated with significant morbidity and mortality. As such, managing and treating a patient’s anemia is critical to reducing the associated risks of bleeding and transfusions.1 Patient blood management is a multidisciplinary approach to managing…

The aging body is predisposed to developing pain. Osteoarthritis of the neck and lower back, chronic joint pain, and musculoskeletal pain are some of the most common complaints among the elderly. However, the complex links between chronic pain, opioid use,…