Comorbidities Common in Adults With Chronic Back Pain
Cardiovascular disease, arthritis or rheumatism, and depression tied to higher activity limitations with back pain
ASTRO: Low-Dose Radiation Improves Clinical Outcomes in Mild-to-Moderate Knee Osteoarthritis
Significantly higher responder rate seen at four months with 3 Gy/six fractions versus sham irradiation
Cannabis Extract VER-01 Safe, Effective for Chronic Low Back Pain
Recent study met primary end point of reduction of numeric rating scale pain intensity in double-blind 12-week treatment phase
Patients With Extreme Obesity Face Limitations to Accessing Specialty Care
41 percent of practices declined to schedule appointment for hypothetical patient weighing 465 lb; 52 percent lacked basic standards of care
Acupuncture Beneficial for Chronic Low Back Pain in Older Adults
Significantly better change scores seen in Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire at six and 12 months with acupuncture versus usual care
GLP-1 RAs Cost-Effective Versus Usual Care for Knee OA, Obesity
Tirzepatide offers more favorable return on investment, but greater benefits seen at lower costs for Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
Skipping Breakfast, Eating Late May Increase Osteoporosis Risk
Significantly increased adjusted hazard ratios seen for osteoporotic fracture with skipping breakfast and having late dinner
Most Adults Miss Symptoms of Hip Problems
Knee, groin, and thigh pain are among the least recognized symptoms
MRI Radiomics Plus Biomarker Model Can Predict Knee OA Progression
Model using longitudinal MRI radiomics, biochemical biomarkers, clinical factors improves prediction of progression
Discontinuation of Medical Cannabis Common in Musculoskeletal Pain
Many patients discontinue medical cannabis within one year, with higher rates for older patients
