Design of Physician Satisfaction Surveys Affects Results
Author makes recommendations for improving the accuracy and utility of scores
Medical Marijuana May Help Treat, Prevent Migraines
Average number of headaches cut in half, but experts say more research needed
Greater Transparency Being Promoted in Research
Move toward greater transparency has extended beyond medication products to other interventions
Diagnostic Imaging Down With High Deductible Health Plans
Patients may not be equipped to discern which tests are medically necessary
Pathway to Heroin Described in NEJM Commentary
Initial exposure to opioids appears to 'push' potential addicts to heroin
Newborn Abstinence Sx Up, Tied to Increasing Prenatal Opioid Use
~14 to 22 percent of pregnant women in the United States are prescribed opioids
Patient, Doctor Panels Develop Similar RA Recommendations
Panel composed of patients with RA develops same recommendations for 13 of 16 questions
Motor Control Exercise Can Help Ease Lower Back Pain
Specific exercises to improve coordination of muscles that control and support spine
Positive Effects of Psychological Treatments Maintained in IBS
Treatments might help ease gastrointestinal symptoms for at least six months
Many Patients Using E-Mail As First Method of Provider Contact
Online communications reduced need for phone calls and office visits for many
