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ACP, AAFP issue joint guideline on non-low back pain from musculoskeletal injuries in adults

The College and the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) recommend topical NSAIDs as first-line therapy for this type of pain and advise against the use of opioids.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/08/18/3.htm
18 Aug 2020

3 ways to improve workplace culture

Three high-yield strategies apply to health care when creating a thriving work environment.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/06/3-ways-to-improve-workplace-culture.htm
1 Jun 2023

For back pain, early MRI didn't help, early physical therapy did, studies find

A retrospective study found worse outcomes in patients who received an MRI within six weeks of a visit for back pain, while a randomized trial found that early physical therapy for sciatica resulted in better outcomes than a wait-and-see approach.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/10/06/5.htm
6 Oct 2020

Balancing benefits and harms of pain meds in older adults

Pain guidelines issued by medical societies call for nondrug therapies and exercise as primary recommendations for chronic pain.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/07/balancing-benefits-and-harms-of-pain-meds-in-older-adults.htm
1 Jul 2023

MKSAP Quiz: Follow-up for back pain 1 week ago

A 26-year-old man is evaluated during a follow-up visit after presenting to an urgent care clinic for back pain 1 week ago. Laboratory studies at that time were significant for a serum creatinine level of 1.4 mg/dL (123.8 µmol/L); other laboratory studies, including urinalysis, were normal. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/03/03/3.htm
3 Mar 2020

MKSAP Quiz: 3-year history of low back pain

A 67-year-old man is evaluated for a 3-year history of low back pain, which is of moderate intensity and worsens during activities, and a 10-year history of neck pain accompanied by 20 minutes of morning stiffness. Following a physical and neurological exam, and a radiograph of the spine, what is the most likely diagnosis?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/01/mksap.htm
1 Jan 2013

Low back pain prevalent among U.S. workers, may be underreported, survey finds

More than 10% of workers with frequent and severe low back pain had stopped working, changed jobs, or made a major change in work activities in the past three months because of low back pain.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/05/14/1.htm
14 May 2019

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

Little evidence that gabapentinoids work for low back pain

Gabapentin showed minimal improvement of pain compared with placebo, while pregabalin was not as effective compared to other types of analgesic medication, the study showed.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/08/22/2.htm
22 Aug 2017

Oral drug for postpartum depression approved

This column reviews recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/10/oral-drug-for-postpartum-depression-approved.htm
1 Oct 2023

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