Analgesics Plus Exercise Therapy Feasible for Knee OA
Seventy-eight percent of patients could participate in exercise protocol after analgesic use
Physicians’ Contracts Can Affect Patients, Professionalism
Problematic clauses in contracts include blanket confidentiality clauses, termination without cause
Vitamin D Not Beneficial for Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Supplements don't slow disease progression or ease pain, even in patients with low levels of the vitamin
PTSD Symptomatology Linked to Increased Risk of RA
In prospective cohort study of women, elevated risk for rheumatoid arthritis is independent of smoking
Arthroscopic Superior Capsule Reconstruction Promising
Beneficial for patients with irreparable rotator cuff tears that have failed previous treatment
AAOS: Steroid Tx Too Close to Hip Surgery Can Up Infection Risk
Hip replacement should be delayed for three months after steroid injection, researchers say
Spouse Education Level May Impact Choice for Rural Practice
Lower odds of working in rural HPSA for physicians married to a highly-educated spouse
SCOTUS: States Can’t Force Health Care Data Release
Supreme Court rules states can't force health insurers to turn over data
February 2016 Briefing – Pain Management
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pain Management for February 2016. This roundup includes the...
Pre-Op Stress Tied to Post-Op Pain, Anxiety in Scoliosis Patients
In adolescents undergoing scoliosis surgery, anxiety and depression higher before procedure
