Treatment Plan From Massage Therapist Alleviates Chronic LBP
Patients over 50 tend to respond best, researchers say
Overweight, Underweight Both Tied to Migraines
Obese people 27 percent more likely to have migraines; underweight 13 percent more likely
Surgery Often the Starting Point for Opioid Addiction
Some patients may face higher risk of becoming dependent on opioids, researchers say
Expectations, Concerns Vary With Age for Adults at Pain Clinic
Younger patients more concerned about employment, social participation; mobility worries older patients
Spinal Manipulation for LBP Tied to Modest Improvements
Review finds moderate-quality evidence that spinal manipulative therapy provides modest pain relief
Music Therapy Relieves Post-Op Pain in Spinal Surgery Patients
Live tunes, singing, rhythmic drumming appeared to help ease discomfort after spinal surgery
MACRA Changes Government Approach to Doctor Payment
New approach pays providers based on quality, value, and results delivered, but questions remain
Risk Adjustment, Reinsurance Transfer Offer Financial Benefit
Revenues exceeded claims costs after implementation of these programs
Geographic Variation in Admission for Opioid Tx Programs
Widest gap between county-level opioid use disorder, estimated capacity for treatment is in Southeast
Doctors Must Be Wary of HIPAA Violations With Online Reviews
Physicians should keep their replies to patient reviews short and simple
