Fusion Not Always Necessary for Back Pain From Stenosis
Still, spinal fusion provided better results in study of only patients with spondylolisthesis
Hepatitis C Found to Up Odds for Certain Head and Neck Cancers
Researcher sees need for improved screening, treatment
Pediatric Pneumonia Can Be Diagnosed Via Lung Ultrasound
In study, radiation exposure of standard chest X-rays was avoided, no cases were missed
Adding Number of Vessels With CAC Ups Prediction of CVD Events
Inclusion of number of vessels with CAC significantly improves capacity to predict CHD, CVD
Progress Made in Comprehensive Primary Care Initiative
Practices have not yet shown savings in expenditures; limited improvement in quality of care
Brain Network Charts Could Help Predict Attention Impairment
Correlation between intrinsic connectivity networks, attention performance in youths
Surveillance Seems Safe for Some Intermediate Risk Prostate CA
Seems safe for men at low risk and for select patients at intermediate risk, including those with Gleason 6
For Rosacea, Ivermectin Offers Lasting Improvement in HRQoL
Long-term improvement as measured by generic and dermatology-specific instruments
Bariatric Surgical Skill Doesn’t Appear to Weigh on Outcomes
No differences noted at one year in postoperative weight loss or resolution of medical conditions
Hand Movement Restored Via New Technology in Quadriplegia
Technology bypasses damaged spinal cord to help patient move fingers, hand, and wrist
