Genicular Nerve Radiofrequency Ablation Reduces Knee Arthritis Pain
Particular benefits seen for patients aged 50 years or older, regardless of previous surgery
Myorelaxants, NSAIDs, NSAID-Acetaminophen Combo Ease Lower Back Pain
No improvement seen in lower back pain with acetaminophen alone or placebo across trials
AAN: Spinal Cord Stimulation Beneficial for Diabetic Neuropathy
Durable pain relief and neurological improvement observed, with most of benefit retained at 24 months
Almost Two-Thirds of U.S. Doctors, Nurses Feel Burnt Out at Work: Poll
Doctors say they are rethinking their decision to enter medicine, citing understaffing, paperwork, insurance hassles as major reasons why
Worse Care Experiences Reported at For-Profit Hospices
Caregivers of patients receiving hospice care report worse experiences at for-profit versus not-for-profit hospices
Feds Will Start Limiting Telehealth Prescriptions for Painkillers, ADHD Drugs
Patients will be required to see a doctor in person to get a first prescription for opioids, ADHD drugs
Evidence Found of Causal Link for Multisite Chronic Pain and MS, RA
Association with multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis may be partially mediated by body mass index
Transcendental Meditation Helps to Alleviate Burnout in Academic Physicians
Benefits seen for total burnout, emotional exhaustion, and depression at four months
Prior Paid Medical Malpractice Claims Predict Future Claims Risk
Findings independent of whether a physician is practicing in a high- or low-risk specialty
10 Percent of New Drugs Approved Without Meeting Primary Efficacy End Points
Findings seen for 21 drug approvals between 2018 and 2021, with only one-third needing postmarketing studies
