ASA: Study Describes Non-Operating Room Anesthesia Care
NORA cases less likely in small community hospitals, more common outside normal working hours
AAP: Visits to Pediatric ERs for Headache Pain in Children Rising
Study finds hospital admissions for headache pain also up; reasons are unclear
Multiple Factors Tied to Spinal Op Fulfillment of Expectations
Findings in patients undergoing lumbar and cervical spine surgery who were surveyed pre- and post-op
Surgeon Experience Influences Post-Op Mobilization Orders
Choice of construct, previous experience of construct failure, lack of audit data influence decisions
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
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
DEA Halts Move to Ban Controversial Herbal Kratom
Researchers say kratom may help them develop nonaddictive alternatives to opioids
Acupuncture May Cut Menopausal Vasomotor Symptoms
Indicators can predict which women will benefit from acupuncture
