Similar Outcomes for Disc Surgery in Older, Younger Patients
But older patients have a higher risk of minor complications, longer hospital stays
$20 Million Awarded for Quality Payment Program Training
Up to an additional $80 million to be invested into training program over remaining four years
Cyberattacks Remain Serious Threat to Health Providers
Processes, technology should be boosted against cyberthreats, which are becoming more sophisticated
Ultrasound Does Not Appear to Speed Up Fracture Healing
Detailed review shows LIPUS does not improve outcomes important to patients
Health Information Theft a Pressing Concern for U.S. Patients
44 percent of U.S. adults are worried about having their personal health care information stolen
Pediatric ACL Injuries Continue to Rise, Especially Among Girls
Annual increase in the incidence of ACL tears of 2.3 percent over 20 years
Internet-Delivered Exercise, Pain-Coping Skills Alleviate Knee Pain
Clinically meaningful improvements in pain, function with home exercise and pain-coping skills training
CMS Rule Set to Stabilize Small Health Insurance Markets
Rule includes special enrollment period pre-enrollment verification, flexibility in level of cover
Trials Highlight Benefits, Risks of Testosterone Treatment
While trials show it boosts bone density and lowers anemia risk, heart risks also seen
Increased Active Vitamin D May Help Optimize Muscle Strength
Findings for serum 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 (1α,25[OH]2D3)
