Conditions affecting the elderly driving up health costs, say researchers
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Alicia Lasek
Mar 03, 2020
Care for falls, back pain, arthritic disease and diabetes, among other conditions, are fueling trillions in healthcare costs.
Clinical Briefs for Friday, February 14
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Alicia Lasek
Feb 13, 2020
Diet may make a difference in fight against facility-acquired infection … Malnutrition in the elderly is underrecognized and increasing in prevalence … Vitamin D deficiency tied to disc degeneration,...
Seniors take to tai chi in back pain study
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 12, 2020
At 52 weeks, most participants reported that they were still practicing the tai chi they had learned during the intervention.
Low back pain treatment for older adults doesn’t match guidelines
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 23, 2020
Medicare recipients with low back pain are often given opioids and advanced imaging tests rather than guideline-recommended therapies, a study finds.
Back pain and sleep disturbances see long-lasting benefits from yoga or PT
Nov 20, 2019
A prescription for yoga or physical therapy may have long-lasting benefits for adults who have co-occurring back pain and sleep disturbances.
Medicare might cover acupuncture treatments for lower back pain
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 16, 2019
CMS is studying the ancient therapy as part of its move to increase alternatives to opioid painkillers for certain common conditions.
Costly duo: Sleep disorders and back pain together increase healthcare visits, costs
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 11, 2019
Many adults with low back pain also have a sleep disorder. Together, the conditions are tied to increased pain-related healthcare visits and costs.
Interventional Management for Spinal Radicular Pain – EXPIRED
Jun 13, 2012
This course discusses establishing a diagnosis and matching appropriate procedure to diagnosis. Curative vs palliative and acute vs chronic back pain are described and delineated.
Most back injuries are preventable — here’s how
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By Peggy Malone, B.Sc D.C.
May 24, 2011
Healthcare workers have the highest rates of back pain and often experience low back injuries associated with lifting at a rate that exceeds those for workers in construction, mining and manufacturing!...