Pain
Conference Coverage
Study finds inaccurate reporting of pain by back pain sufferers
Patients with chronic low back pain who report pain scores that do not correlate well with their functional activity level are less satisfied with...
Conference Coverage
Dengue disease is here and U.S. physicians need to get to know it
Know the warning signs that distinguish a case of self-limited dengue from one headed for severe and potentially fatal complications.
Conference Coverage
Promising nonvaccine approaches to controlling dengue
As dengue vaccine development stumbles, nonpesticide-based mosquito control strategies gain traction.
News
Off-label prescriptions frequently cause adverse events
Off-label prescribing of drugs is common and very likely to cause adverse events, particularly when no strong scientific evidence supports the off...
Applied Evidence
“I feel dizzy, Doctor”
Diagnosing the underlying cause of this common complaint can be challenging because many conditions present with dizziness. This review—and...
Audio
4 ways to mitigate vaccine pain (and one practice to avoid)
In this audiocast, Doug Campos-Outcalt, MD, MPA, discusses 4 evidence-based interventions you can use to lessen the pain of vaccine administration...
HelpDesk
Which is better for IBS pain in women—antispasmodics or antidepressants?
Clinical Inquiries
Is arthroscopic subacromial decompression effective for shoulder impingement?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: It’s impossible to say for certain in the absence of randomized controlled trials. However, in patients whose impingement...
Applied Evidence
Test your skills: Which imaging studies would you order for these neurologic complaints?
These 3 cases illustrate how to use clinical assessment tools and radiology criteria to determine the need for imaging when you suspect...