Non-Drug Methods Effective for Treating Some Pain Conditions
Approaches such as acupuncture, massage, and tai chi may ease discomfort
August 2016 Briefing – Rheumatology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Rheumatology for August 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
ACA Is Helping More Americans Afford Prescriptions
Improvement seen in all age levels, but millions still struggle with the cost of prescription drugs
FDA Approves Biosimilar Drug Erelzi for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Erelzi is a biosimilar for Enbrel; treats RA and other inflammatory diseases
Nighttime Sleep Disturbance Common in Chronic Pain
Patients on high-dose opioids have abnormal brain activity, which may affect sleep quality
Plain Radiography Can ID Changes in Gouty Tophi Size
Plain radiography can identify hypouricemic treatment response in patients with tophaceous gout
Ultrasonography Can Guide Drug Modification in Arthritis
Positive power Doppler velocity results particularly influential in inflammatory arthritis
Steep Rise in U.S. Drug Prices Tied to Patent Monopolies
Letting Medicare and Medicaid negotiate pricing would likely help bring costs down, researchers say
Radiofrequency Neurotomy Efficient in Knee Osteoarthritis
Radiofrequency neurotomy of genicular nerves safe and efficient in knee osteoarthritis pain
ACA Has Increased Rx Drug Use, Cut Out-of-Pocket Spending
Larger decreases in out-of-pocket spending for those who gained coverage and had chronic conditions
