Vitamin D3, Placebo Both Improve Chronic Low Back Pain
No significant between-group difference in decrease in mean pain VAS score, mean change in chronic pain
AMA: Case Before Supreme Court Threatens Patient Privacy
Case involves Medical Board obtaining three years of prescribing history for doctor, after single complaint
Burnout Rates on the Rise for Physicians
Surveys show a nearly 10 percent increase across a range of specialties in the United States
November 2015 Briefing – Orthopedics
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Orthopedics for November 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
RSNA: Losing >10 Percent of Body Weight Can Protect Knees
Significant weight loss can slow the loss of knee joint cartilage, reduce risk of osteoarthritis
RSNA: Knee Cartilage Can Regenerate in Distance Runners
Cartilage between knee, ankle, and foot joints has ability to regenerate, researchers suggest
RSNA: Reduced Blood Flow in Brain Persists Post Concussion
But preliminary study doesn't determine whether that is cause for concern
AAFP Recommends Doctors Explore Use of Social Media
Guidelines provided for physicians wishing to become more active in social media
C. Difficile Infection Tied to Higher Risk of Post-Op Mortality
Postoperative complications also increased in this patient population
Confusion Surrounding Osteoarthritis in Primary Care
Themes of complexity, dissonance, prioritization identified in video analysis of 19 OA consultations
