Patient-Reported Lumbar Symptom Information Beneficial for Radiologists
Diagnostic agreement nearly perfect between radiologists and clinical experts with use of patient-reported symptom information
Semaglutide Beneficial for People With Obesity, Knee Osteoarthritis
Semaglutide results in greater reductions in body weight and pain related to knee osteoarthritis than placebo
Micronized Amnion/Chorion Aids Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome
Sustained response seen up to six months after injection
THA Superior to Resistance Training for Reducing Hip Pain, Improving Function
Hip replacement better than resistance training among patients aged 50 years or older with severe hip OA, indication for surgery
Clinical Practice Guideline Updated for Migraine, Tension-Type Headache
Guidelines include 52 recommendations on evaluation, pharmacotherapy, invasive interventions, and nonpharmacologic interventions
American Society of Anesthesiologists, Oct. 18 to 22
ASA: Repeated Fasting Increases Malnutrition Risk in Patients Undergoing Multiple Surgeries
Higher odds of hospital death, higher adjusted total cost, and longer hospital stays seen for patients with malnutrition
FDA Appoints New Head of Medical Devices
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
