Search results for "Back pain"
Warning on IBS drug for patients without gallbladders
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/05/fda.htm
1 May 2017
Yoga noninferior to physical therapy for treating chronic low back pain, study finds
At 12 weeks, the mean change on a disability questionnaire in the yoga group was noninferior to a physical therapy group, and both groups were less likely than participants in an education-only group to use pain medication after 12 weeks.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/06/20/1.htm
20 Jun 2017
ACP Internist's latest edition is online and coming to your mailbox
The November/December edition of ACP Internist features stories about patients self-diagnosing by using “Dr. Google,” effective low back pain care, and physicians trying to protect their online reputations.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/11/12/9.htm
12 Nov 2013
Uncover trauma to treat patients efficiently
Uncovering past trauma in a patient's life can help steer the physician toward treatment of current health problems.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/04/uncover-trauma-to-treat-patients-efficiently.htm
1 Apr 2023
Influence, interactions, and ethical dilemmas
Advances in technology, genetics, and evolving financial reimbursement models continue to create new ethical conundrums or add layers or twists to age-old debates.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/05/influence-interactions-and-ethical-dilemmas.htm
1 May 2019
Spinal manipulation plus exercise and advice appears effective in the short term for chronic back-related leg pain
Patients with chronic back-related leg pain (BRLP) may benefit in the short term from spinal manipulation plus home exercise and advice, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/09/16/4.htm
16 Sep 2014
Be on alert for blood cancer precursors
Joseph R. Mikhael, MD, FACP, reviewed practical approaches to two premalignant conditions, monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) and monoclonal B-cell lymphocytosis (MBL).
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/07/be-on-alert-for-blood-cancer-precursors.htm
1 Jul 2023
Integrative therapies may complement care
A growing base of evidence suggests that certain treatments may have a place in physicians' repertoires as part of a holistic approach to health.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/03/CAM.htm
1 Mar 2016
New diabetes drug, LABA for COPD, skin antibiotic approved
This update covers approval of a sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitor for diabetes, a once-daily long-acting beta-adrenergic agonist (LABA) for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and a new intravenous drug for bacterial skin and skin-structure infections.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/10/fda.htm
1 Oct 2014
Anxiety disorders a common problem in primary care
Anxiety disorders have a prevalence of almost 20% in primary care and can result in increased divorce rates, underemployment, undereducation, and increased reliance on public assistance.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/06/anxiety-disorders-a-common-problem-in-primary-care.htm
1 Jun 2021