February 21, 2025

AAN: Limited Benefits Found for Epidural Steroid Injections

New systematic review from the American Academy of Neurology finds epidural steroid injections offer modest short-term benefits but limited long-term efficacy for treating spinal pain conditions, with varying results across different applications.

Conexiant

February 05, 2025

First Guidelines Define Standards for Closed-Loop Pain Control

Leading pain specialists establish comprehensive recommendations for physiologic closed-loop controlled spinal cord stimulation with objective criteria for automated chronic pain management.

Conexiant

July 29, 2024

Management of Elevated BP in Hospitalized Patients: A New Approach

A recent clinical insights article presents a new framework for managing asymptomatic elevated blood pressure in hospitalized patients, challenging current practices by emphasizing a cautious approach based on recent observational studies.

Conexiant

June 12, 2024

USPSTF Releases Draft Osteoporosis Screening Guidelines

The USPSTF's draft recommendations reaffirm osteoporosis screening for older women, call for more research on screening men, and address health disparities.

Conexiant

September 11, 2024

ASCRS Updates Chronic Constipation Management Guidelines

New ASCRS guidelines provide updated recommendations for evaluating and managing chronic constipation, emphasizing personalized care and a multidisciplinary approach.

Conexiant

June 27, 2024

Can Chemotherapy Impact the Gut Microbiome in Patients With Breast Cancer?

A longitudinal observational study sought to understand whether chemotherapy might alter the gut microbiome in patients with breast cancer.

The ASCO Post

October 01, 2024

Customer Service: Experience-Based Recovery: The Heart of Service Recovery

A look at how you might use the HEARD technique in the clinic to improve your customer service.

Ophthalmic Professional

January 09, 2025

CDC Expands Adult Pneumococcal Vaccine Age Range

CDC recommends pneumococcal vaccines for adults 50+, expanding previous age-based guidance.

Conexiant

May 08, 2024

Forget Ringing the Button for the Nurse. Patients Now Stay Connected by Wearing One.

The BioButton is revolutionizing patient monitoring by employing artificial intelligence to analyze vital signs, improving care, and reducing the workload of nurses at Houston Methodist Hospital.

KFF Health News