Pain
Conference Coverage
Young women’s weight gain predicts later low back pain
Key clinical point: Weight and physical inactivity are potentially modifiable risk factors for low back pain. Major finding: The risk for low back...
News
Benefit of lumbar fusion for spinal stenosis found to be small to nonexistent
Key clinical point: The benefit of adding lumbar fusion surgery to decompression surgery for spinal stenosis was nonexistent in one large trial...
Conference Coverage
Small fiber neuropathy common, vexing in sarcoidosis
Commentary
Addiction – how are we being played?
Conference Coverage
Persistent knee pain predicts structural osteoarthritis early
Key clinical point: Several signs and symptoms could be used to help identify patients with osteoarthritis (OA) up to 5 years before joint damage...
News
Carpal tunnel syndrome: Guidelines rate evidence for diagnosis, treatment
News
Long-term antibiotics ineffective for persistent Lyme disease
Key clinical point: Long-term is no better than standard antibiotic therapy for persistent symptoms of Lyme disease. Major finding: After 14 weeks...
News
FDA requires boxed warnings for short-acting opioids
The new boxed warning affects 87 innovator products and 141 generic immediate-release opioids. The FDA notified manufacturers of its decision...
News
Mindfulness, cognitive therapy top conventional care for low back pain
Mindfulness-based stress reduction or cognitive behavioral therapy can yield greater reductions in low back pain for adults.