White House Unveils New Insurance Option for Small Firms
Plan expands health reimbursement arrangements so workers can buy individual health coverage
ACR: Walking Each Day May Cut Risk for TKA Over Five Years
Replacing 5 minutes of non-walking time with 5 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous walking beneficial
Strong Link for Peds Obesity, Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis
Children with severe obesity at 5 to 6 years and 11 to 12 years old have increased risk for SCFE
Aspirin, Anticoagulants Similarly Prevent VTE After TKA
In patients having total knee arthroplasty, aspirin non-inferior for venous thromboembolism, death
Physical Therapy an Option for Nonobstructive Meniscal Tears
Physical therapy non-inferior to arthroscopic partial meniscectomy for nonobstructive meniscal tears
ASA: Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation Disrupts Back Pain
Drop in numerical rating scale pain score, ODI for chronic lower extremity, back pain
Procurement Requirements Drive Interoperability in Health Care IT
Steps outlined for health systems to establish comprehensive, ongoing procurement strategies
Gabapentin Beats Pregabalin for Chronic Sciatica
More frequent adverse events seen with pregabalin, especially when taken before gabapentin
Age, Sex Affect Extended Post-Concussion Symptoms in Children
Female sex, pre-injury mood problems, lower family income, family discord tied to ongoing symptoms
Active Pharmaceuticals ID’d in >700 Dietary Supplements
More than 20 percent of the 776 adulterated products contained more than one unapproved ingredient
