Microdiscectomy Superior to Nonsurgical Care in Relieving Sciatica Pain
Surgical intervention leads to a bigger reduction in pain intensity compared to a more conservative approach.
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COVID-19 Affects Mental Health of Nurses, Frontline Workers More Than Others
It is essential to immediately roll out interventions to promote the well-being of women, nurses, and frontline workers exposed to COVID-19.
Flu Linked to Respiratory and Non-Respiratory Diagnoses
Providers should consider flu in their diagnoses of patients who present at the hospital with less recognized manifestations.
Three-Drug Inhaler Therapy Significantly Reduces COPD Mortality
New expanded analysis from the IMPACT trial shows FF/UMEC/VI's benefit versus dual inhaler therapies.
FDA Approves Combination Therapy to Treat Children with Hepatitis-C
The approval of sofosbuvir and velpatasvir comes after a multicenter clinical trial confirmed the safety and efficacy of the treatment.
Jenifer Leaf Jaeger, MD, MPH: Addressing Population Health to Improve Chronic Conditions
Technology, data, and community partnerships can help improve the overall health of patients with chronic health conditions.
Yolande Pengetnze, MD, MS: How Chatbots Can Help Patients with COVID-19 Symptoms
Telehealth tools can identify someone whose symptoms are worsening and connect them to a medical professional.
Online Program Quadruples Pregnancy Rate for Infertile Women
The online program also reduced stress, anxiety, and depression in women seeking treatment for infertility.
Factors Associated with Missed Appendicitis Diagnosis
Women with comorbidities and those with abdominal pain accompanied by constipation are more likely to have a missed diagnosis.
Anterior Approach Linked to Greater Risks During Total Hip Arthroplasty
A study compares the risks associated with an anterior surgical approach to a lateral or posterior approach.
Kate Kirley, MD, MS: How EHRs Can Identify Prediabetes, Chronic Conditions
Digital tools like electronic health records play an important role in addressing care for patients with chronic health conditions.
The Balancing Act of Opioid Prescribing Guidelines
In part 4 of our series, guideline authors and researchers relay the particularities of guiding and regulating the spread of still-necessary painkiller prescriptions.
Opioids Do Not Reduce Pain After Tooth Extraction
Patients who take opioids after a tooth extraction report higher pain levels than nonopioid users 6 months after the procedure.
Roy Schoenberg, MD, MPH: Using Telehealth for Chronic Disease Management
Roy Schoenberg, MD, MPH, discusses the populations that can most benefit from using telehealth tools and Medicare reimbursement obstacles.
Roy Schoenberg, MD, MPH: How Can Telehealth Reduce the Spread of Coronavirus?
With the spread of coronavirus increasing in the US, telehealth can be leveraged, but regulations need to be modified.
Winners of the Boston Scientific Connected Patient Challenge Announced
Winning technology focused on women’s health, Parkinson disease and collecting more valuable health data.
Sensors Provide Insights on High-Risk Positions During Surgery
Knowing the ergonomic risks of positions during certain procedures can allow surgeons to adjust accordingly to reduce their pain.
Pregnenolone Decreases Veterans' Chronic Back Pain More than Placebo
Pregnenolone is effective to treat chronic low back pain in US veterans.
BMI, Height Associated with Endometriosis Risk in Women
Endometriosis risk indicators are apparent at early ages, which could speed up diagnosis and treatment of the condition.
Analyzing Opioid Intake After C-Section and Following Hospital Discharge
Findings of a new study can lead to more informed individualized opioid prescriptions.
Digital Exercise Program Reduces Pain in Osteoarthritis Patients
Digital health tools can improve physical function and serve as an alternative treatment option for patients with certain chronic conditions.
Healthcare Factors Increase Smoking Cessation in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
The findings can lead to new policies, procedures, and programs being implemented at health systems.
Gastric Bypass Surgery Increases Risk of Fracture
There is a need for long-term follow-up of bone health for patients undergoing bariatric surgery.
Asthma, COPD Increase Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk
Providers who care for patients with asthma or COPD need to be aware of the increased risk of rheumatoid arthritis.
Pain Management Program Cuts Long-Term Opioid Prescriptions by 64%
The program can help health systems address the opioid epidemic in the US.
High-Dose Flu Vaccine More Effective than Standard Dose
Benefits from HD-IIV might be greater for protection against influenza B/Yamagata and influenza A(H3N2) than for influenza A(H1N1) pdm09.
Hepatitis C Screening Needed for Adults and Adolescents
The US Preventive Services Task Force suggested that patients 18-79 years old should be screened regardless of known risk factors.
Psoriasis Increases Cancer Risk
Patients with psoriatic arthritis are not at an increased risk of cancer, however.
Opioid Patients Often Feel Stigmatized, Review Finds
Patients express worry related to using opioids and that they are not always on the same page as their provider.
App Decreases Hospital Admissions for Home Peritoneal Dialysis Patients
The adoption of remote treatment monitoring apps improves the timely identification of complications and intervention by care teams.