Acupuncture Reduces Pain With Chronic Sciatica From Herniated Disk
Significant improvements in patient function also seen
Methadone Tied to Lower Risk for Discontinuation Versus Buprenorphine/Naloxone
Risk for mortality while receiving treatment was similar between medications
Industry Payments Common for Physician Peer Reviewers of Top Journals
Peer reviewers in this study received $64.18 million in general payments between 2020 and 2022
Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis Frequently Have Persisting Pain
Pain catastrophizing and number of tender joints positively associated with persisting pain
Liposomal Bupivacaine No Aid for Intracapsular Femoral Neck Fracture Outcomes
No benefits seen after hip hemiarthroplasty
Rheumatoid Arthritis Tied to Heavy Economic and Human Burdens
Higher annual health care expenditures and lower quality of life reported for individuals with rheumatoid arthritis
CDC: Counterfeit Drugs From Online Pharmacies Pose Considerable Danger
Agency notes that counterfeit pills often contain fentanyl and methamphetamine
Guideline Developed for Opioid Prescribing in Children With Acute Pain
Multimodal approach should be used for treating acute pain; opioids should not be prescribed as monotherapy
Wearable Tied to Better Physical Activity Recovery Following Lung Cancer Surgery
Better outcomes also seen for dyspnea compared with controls
14.3 Million Americans Are Caring for Ill or Disabled Veteran
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 25, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Millions of Americans are caring for veterans, putting their finances and their mental...
