Basivertebral Nerve Ablation Beneficial for Chronic Back Pain
Improvement in self-reported outcomes at three months in patients with chronic lumbar back pain
Obesity Underrepresented in Medical Licensing Exams
Exam items primarily address diagnosis and treatment of obesity-related comorbid conditions
Brief Bouts of Exercise Can Reduce Inflammation
20 minutes on a treadmill linked to drop in immune cells tied to inflammation
Physician Excess Charges Create Financial Burden for Patients
Fees affect uninsured Americans, privately insured patients who use out-of-network physicians
Excessive FDA Regulation Driving High Drug Prices
First-in-class drugs are fast-tracked while follow-on drugs can take up to 15 years to be approved
Running May Actually Lower Inflammation in Knee Joints
Researchers suggest running might slow development of osteoarthritis
Lumbopelvic Stabilization Training Therapeutic for LBP
Significant improvement in pressure pain threshold, pain intensity versus cycling, control interventions
December 2016 Briefing – Orthopedics
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Orthopedics for December 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
Chair Yoga Helps Older Adults Manage Osteoarthritis Pain
Benefits include lasting reduction in pain interference and short-term decreases in pain and fatigue
Platelet-Rich Plasma Superior for Lumbar Facet Joint Syndrome
Autologous platelet-rich plasma efficacious for a longer duration than LA/corticosteroid
