Type of Provider Impacts Health Care Utilization in LBP
For new entries into care with low back pain, health care use up with physiatry versus primary care
Flu Vaccine Benefits Extend to Fewer Pneumonia Admissions
Study suggests about 57 percent of hospitalizations for flu-related pneumonia might be prevented
Review Suggests Habit Reversal Beneficial in Atopic Dermatitis
Limited evidence suggests significant reduction in severity of AD and in scratching
CPAP Eases Symptoms of Depression in OSA Patients
Patients with sleep apnea at increased risk for depression, researchers report
Psychological Tx for Depression Not As Effective As Believed
Published literature overestimates efficacy of both psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy
Providers Must Understand Legal Limits of Telemedicine
Providers should ensure they hold proper medical license and have medical liability coverage
Research Supports Theory of Nonceliac Gluten Sensitivity
Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, cross-over trial shows symptoms with limited exposure
No Benefit Seen With Physical Tx in Acute Lateral Epicondylitis
For most, PT plus placebo or steroid injection similar to no treatment at all
Add-On Sitagliptin Cuts Risk of Insulin Initiation in T2DM
Risk of insulin initiation lower for sitagliptin versus sulphonylurea as add-on to metformin
Integrative Model Is Advised for Cancer Control in Primary Care
The Lancet Oncology Commission recommends model for dealing with increasing burden of cancer care
