Prescription Painkillers: Source of Opioid Addiction for Many Women
More than half of women (52%) and about a third (38%) of men reported doctor-prescribed painkillers as their first contact with opioids.
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AMSSM Recommends Viscosupplementation for Knee Osteoarthritis
Patients treated with viscosupplementation had a 15% and 11% greater chance of achieving OARSI responder status than did those treated with intra-articular corticosteroids and placebo, respectively.
Neuromuscular Disorders May Increase Risk Of Cardiac Arrest During Pediatric Spine Surgery
While overall risk remained low, children with neuromuscular disorders were 3 times more likely to suffer from cardiac arrest during spine surgeries.
8 Ways to Prevent Pain During Holiday Shopping
Treat holiday shopping as an athletic event to prevent pain. Chiropractors offer 8 tips for staying safe and healthy.
Thanksgiving Meal Prep: 10 Ways Patients Can Avoid Burns
More than 4000 fires occur every year on Thanksgiving Day, double the average amount of cooking fires. Protect yourself with these 10 tips.
Are There Racial Disparities in US Emergency Department Pain Management?
Minorities were 22% to 30% less likely to receive any pain medications compared with white patients.
Implantable Devices Could Block Pain Signals
Researchers have developed small, fully implantable devices that may one day be used to block pain signals before they reach the brain.
Fractures From Osteoporosis Double Risk of Death in Older Adults
In addition to hip fractures, fractures of the spine, shoulder, wrist, or clavicle can lead to a significantly increased risk of death.
Low-Impact Exercise Can Benefit Arthritis Symptoms
After engaging in an exercise program, participants’ muscle and joint pain decreased by a significant 32%.
IWGS Sarcopenia Definition May Be the Most Accurate, Study Shows
Participants diagnosed with sarcopenia according to the IWGS definition reported significantly more falls and fractures.
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