FDA OKs Vagus Nerve Stimulator to Treat Cluster Headaches
Hand-held, noninvasive device provides new option
Potential Benefits, Risks of OpenNotes Discussed
Benefits include improved patient engagement, while risks include avoidance of writing candidly
Dexamethasone Found to Be of Little Benefit in Acute Sore Throat
Study seeking antibiotic alternatives found that only one-third of patients improved within 48 hours
One in Five Post-Op Patients Need Unscheduled Help
Most contact general practitioner due to inadequate pain management
Doctors Need to Be Mindful of What They Post on Social Media
Investigators find many examples of unprofessional, 'potentially objectionable' behavior online
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
