Lower Bone Density Seen in Heavy Users of Cannabis
Researchers find heavy users have lower bone density than cigarette smokers
Open-Label Placebo Treatments Can Ease Chronic Low Back Pain
Patients knew they were taking a placebo and still obtained relief, researchers say
New Method May Provide Better Rx for Seniors’ Ankle Fractures
'Close contact casting' might help many avoid surgery
Lower Monthly Premiums for Narrow-Network Plans
Extra-small-network plan has less expensive monthly premium than large-network plan
CDC: Complementary Health Use Up With Musculoskeletal Pain
Over 41 percent of U.S. adults with musculoskeletal pain disorders use complementary health approach
Outcomes Up for Seniors With Hip Fx in Large Teaching Hospitals
Mortality rates higher in smaller community hospitals, Canadian study finds
Copay Assist Programs Creating Problems in Health Care Markets
Despite offering assistance to those who cannot afford meds, programs create broader problems
U.S. Health Care System Is One of the Least Efficient Worldwide
America ranked 50 out of 55 countries in 2014, according to a Bloomberg index
Strategies Presented for Managing Physician Burnout
Shorter workdays, stress-management training can help the more than half of U.S. physicians affected
Variation in Medicare Payments for Peri-Op Complications
Large variation across hospitals for patients rescued from peri-op complications after four procedures
