August 2015 Briefing – Pain Management
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pain Management for August 2015. This roundup includes the...
Multidisciplinary Rehab Tops CBT for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Significantly more effective for reducing fatigue at 52 weeks versus cognitive behavioral therapy
FDA Warns of Joint Pain Tied to DPP-4 Inhibitors
Agency advises users with such symptoms to contact their doctor
AMA: Ruling Makes It Easier for Insurers to Terminate Doctors
Court supported insurance company in termination of doctors after dispute over necessity of services
Psychological Features Impact Myofascial Paraspinous Pain Tx
Anxiety is strongest predictor of trigger point treatment response for patients with chronic pain
Too Few Blacks, Hispanics Pursuing Careers As Physicians
Shortage of minority physicians may affect U.S. patient care, experts say
Corticosteroid Injections of Little Benefit for Low Back Pain
Any relief is likely temporary, review of 38 studies finds
Women in Academic Medicine ‘Manage Femininity’ to Succeed
Strategies for this include appearing easy-going or downplaying differences based on gender
Weekly Leflunomide Effective for Early Rheumatoid Arthritis
Similar benefits seen with weekly 50 mg dose versus daily 10 mg dose
Patient, Family Advisors Can Play Key Role in Practices
Advisors can help practices focus on patient-centered care, rather than assumptions about patient needs
