Older Age Needn’t Be a Barrier to Herniated Disc Surgery
Seniors experience good outcomes after lumbar microdiscectomy, researchers report
Hydrotherapy Plus Conventional Drugs Beneficial in RA
Significant change in oxidative stress biomarkers and decrease in activities of antioxidant enzymes
Health Insurers Recruiting Former Pharma Reps to Cut Costs
Former pharma reps are educating doctors about costs of meds, encouraging use of generics
AMA Endeavors to Increase Transparency of Rx Pricing
At annual meeting, the physicians' group adopted new policies on drug pricing to protect patients
Vitamin B6 Linked to Increased Risk of Hip Fracture
But no significant link for vitamin B12 and risk of hip fracture during trial and extended follow-up
Medical Students Lacking Proficiency in BP Measurements
Among 159 medical students, a mean of 4.1 elements out of 11 were performed properly
FDA Requests Removal of Opana ER From Market
Agency says the medication's risk for abuse now outweighs any benefit
New Bill With Tort Reforms Will Protect Iowa Physicians
Reforms include limiting noneconomic damages for intangibles, stronger expert witness standards
U.S. Leads in Income-Based Health Care Inequalities
More public tolerance for health care inequalities seen in United States than other countries
Health System Sees Success With E-Visits Via Patient Portal
Portal offers access to physicians without an office visit for certain common symptoms
