Antiarthritic agents
Researchers from the University of British Columbia have developed and evaluated a behaviour change intervention to increase general practitioner (GP) referral of people with hip and knee osteoarthritis to community-based first-line care. The intervention, called REFER, aimed to overcome the barriers faced by GPs in referring patients to osteoarthritis management
Chronic pain
Researchers at Copenhagen's Rigshospitalet have published a systematic review of 19 clinical trials involving 6,506 participants to assess the benefits and harms of tramadol compared to placebo in adults with chronic pain. The study, published in the BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine journal, concluded that the potential harms associated
Antiarthritic agents
Researchers from the University of British Columbia have developed and evaluated a behaviour change intervention to increase general practitioner (GP) referral of people with hip and knee osteoarthritis to community-based first-line care. The intervention, called REFER, aimed to overcome the barriers faced by GPs in referring patients to osteoarthritis management
Associations
President Joe Biden has completed his course of radiation therapy for prostate cancer, marking a significant milestone in his cancer care journey. The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) congratulates President Biden on his recovery and highlights the vital role of radiation therapy in modern cancer care. Radiation therapy is
Associations
The American Heart Association has established two prestigious awards, the Jack Sarver Prize in Clinical Science and the Jack Sarver Prize in Basic Science, to recognize outstanding research in cardiovascular disease. The inaugural prizes will be awarded to Dr. Zainab Mahmoud and Dr. Zhao Zhang at the American Heart Association&
Physicians
Columbia physicians Claire Sathe and Alissa Michel have been awarded grants from the Susan G. Komen Foundation to support their innovative research projects focused on improving breast cancer screening, care, and survivorship. Sathe, a new member of the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center and faculty of the division of hematology/
Evidence-based medicine
Research conducted by Central South University has highlighted the importance of wound, ostomy, and continence (WOC) nurses in providing cost-effective and high-quality care for individuals with acute and chronic wounds. The study, published in PeerJ, aimed to investigate the level and influencing factors of inter-professional collaboration (IPC) among WOC nurses
Brain
Denise Bacon, a 65-year-old woman with Parkinson's disease, underwent deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery at King's College Hospital in London to alleviate symptoms of the condition. To help surgeons assess the immediate effect of the procedure on her motor function, Ms. Bacon played the clarinet during
Associations
Boston Mountain Rural Health Center has received three prestigious awards from the American Heart Association for its commitment to high-quality, evidence-based care in managing Type 2 diabetes, cholesterol, and blood pressure. This recognition highlights the center's dedication to improving patient outcomes and reducing the risk of heart disease
CVS Health Corp.
knownwell, a nationwide leader in obesity medicine and weight-inclusive primary care, has announced $25 million in strategic-led financing, marking a significant milestone in its mission to revolutionize healthcare for patients living with obesity. The oversubscribed round was led by CVS Health[R] Ventures, with participation from MassMutual Catalyst Fund, Intermountain
Adipose tissue
Researchers at Medical University of Lublin have made a significant discovery in the field of obesity and diabetes. According to a study published in Clinical Diabetology, visceral fat rating (VFR), obtained via bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA), is a distinct cardiometabolic health risk marker that can be used to assess the
Disabled persons
Investigations into Traumatic Stress Disorders have yielded new insights into the effectiveness of mental health treatment programs for public safety personnel disabled by post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). According to a recent report, a mental health treatment program for PSPs disabled by work-related PTSD showed mixed results in terms of return-to-work
