Search results for "Back pain"
Integrative medicine questioned
A reader weighs in on acupuncture for low back pain.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/01/integrative-medicine-questioned.htm
1 Jan 2018
Guidance limited for treating acute pain
Prescribing a short-term opioid to patients who haven't recently or ever taken a controlled substance might boost their vulnerability to later addiction.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/02/guidance-limited-for-treating-acute-pain.htm
1 Feb 2018
Gout drug concerns; monthly buprenorphine injection OK'd
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/02/gout-drug-concerns-monthly-buprenorphine-injection-okd.htm
1 Feb 2018
Opioids not superior to nonopioid analgesics for back pain, hip or knee osteoarthritis
There was no significant difference between groups in pain-related function, and while pain intensity was significantly better in the nonopioid group, the result did not reach a clinically predetermined level of importance.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/03/13/4.htm
13 Mar 2018
‘New narrative’ for back pain means managing modalities
New modalities to treat low back pain can include alternative treatments like mindfulness meditation, acupuncture, mindful stress reduction, tai chi, yoga, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/05/new-narrative-for-back-pain-means-managing-modalities.htm
1 May 2018
Screening for lung cancer can be easier said than done
This issue also covers sexual harassment in medicine, women's health, and reducing alcohol-related traffic fatalities.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/05/screening-for-lung-cancer-can-be-easier-said-than-done.htm
1 May 2018
First AI device approved to detect diabetic retinopathy
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/06/first-ai-device-approved-to-detect-diabetic-retinopathy.htm
1 Jun 2018
Nondrug treatments assessed for chronic pain relief
Most effects were small and long-term evidence was sparse, and while there was no evidence suggesting serious harms from any of the interventions studied, data on harms were limited.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/06/19/4.htm
19 Jun 2018
Readers weigh in on ACP's meaning, ‘nonspecific’ back pain
Readers respond to coverage about fighting physician burnout and nonspecific back pain.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/07/readers-weigh-in-on-acps-meaning-nonspecific-back-pain.htm
1 Jul 2018
MKSAP Quiz: 1 week of urinary incontinence
An 82-year-old woman is evaluated for a 1-week history of urinary incontinence with lower abdominal discomfort. She reports no dysuria, fever, or back pain. Medical history is significant for hypertension and allergic reaction to sulfa drugs, which cause a generalized rash. Her only medication is amlodipine. Following a physical exam and urine dipstick result, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/07/24/3.htm
24 Jul 2018