Prednisone for Sciatica No Better Than Placebo
But steroid was tied to small improvements in ability to perform daily activities
Pain Med Rx + Medical Cannabis Doesn’t Seem to Up Abuse Risk
But researchers say doctors should be kept informed of dual usage
Tips Provided for Doctors Who Want to Move to Private Practice
Physicians should prepare carefully; consider finances, legal issues, and insurance
Disc Degeneration Tied to Severe Abdominal Aortic Calcification
Higher mortality rates for highest tertile of overall grade score for abdominal aortic calcification
Guidance Offered to Help Doctors Deal With ‘Dr. Google’
Communication is key to resolving conflicts when patients have requests based on online searching
New Health Care Index Reports Increases in Consumer Costs
Increase in coverage by public insurance plans, but increasing number of consumers have deductibles
Muscle Inflammation Susceptibility Predicts THA Recovery
MuIS status may be a prognostic index for muscle recovery after total hip arthroplasty
Shortened Fasting Feasible for Children Undergoing Surgery
Improves perioperative experience without raising pulmonary aspiration incidence
AMA: Six Traits of Financially Prepared Female Physicians
Traits include having retirement portfolio on track or ahead of schedule, having emergency fund
FDA: Senza Device Relieves Spinal Pain Without Paresthesia
Implanted device treats chronic back pain
