Research Summary
Research Summary
09/23/2015
Miranda Manier, BA
A recent study found about 15% of patients with chronic prosthetic joint infection presented with bacteremia, most often among those with diabetes or higher ASA classification. However, blood culture status...
09/23/2015
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
09/10/2015
Researcher evaluated the impact of body mass index on the risk of rheumatoid arthritis manifestation in both men and women.
09/10/2015
back pain
back pain
09/10/2015
A recent study reviewed the safety and effectiveness of epidural corticosteroid injections in patients with radiculopathy and spinal stenosis.
09/10/2015
Heart attack
Heart attack
09/03/2015
A new study examined the risk of myocardial infarction in older patients undergoing knee and hip replacement surgery.
09/03/2015
Research Summary
Research Summary
09/02/2015
Miranda Manier, BA
Complications after cervical epidural steroid injections were rare but increased over time, with neurologic events most frequent and higher risk linked to the transforaminal approach and key patient...
09/02/2015
opioid
opioid
08/11/2015
Researchers evaluated the effects of a common hypertension medication on the rate of relapse among opioid-dependent individuals in a recent study.
08/11/2015
Pain
Pain
08/07/2015
A recent study examined the safety and efficacy of a new high-frequency form of spinal cord stimulation therapy in patients with chronic back and leg pain.
08/07/2015
Research Summary
Research Summary
07/29/2015
Miranda Manier, BA
New analysis reveals increasing risks of infection and complications after elective total hip arthroplasty in patients with elevated BMI, identifying key inflection points to inform surgical risk counseling...
07/29/2015
cardiovascular disease
cardiovascular disease
07/10/2015
The FDA has decided to strengthen existing cardiovascular warnings on the labels of prescription non-aspirin nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
07/10/2015
Migraine
Migraine
06/24/2015
A new class of drugs may offer novel treatment options for patients suffering with high-frequency episodic migraine and chronic migraine.
06/24/2015