During their first physician visit, patients experiencing newly diagnosed chronic musculoskeletal pain are prescribed opioids more often than physical therapy, counseling, and other nonpharmacologic approaches, according to new research. The study, published in the Journal of Pain, included authors from the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), part of the National Institutes of… Continue reading Patients with Newly Diagnosed Musculoskeletal Pain Are Prescribed Opioids More Often than Recommended
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How to Find The Best Primary Care Provider for You
Selecting the best Primary Care Provider (PCP) for your needs is something people don’t always think about – until they need one. The experts at the health care company Envolve, share tips to help you get your PCP in place: Research reviews. Not everything you read on the internet is fact. This is especially true within… Continue reading How to Find The Best Primary Care Provider for You
Researchers: Too Much Information Can Be Good – if Doctors Convey It Correctly
On the internet, there’s more information than anyone could ever have imagined. But sometimes, especially when it comes to health matters, it can be a problem. Still, research shows too much information isn’t necessarily bad for patients who listen to instructions or suggestions from their health-care practitioners. University of Illinois researchers studied the issue and… Continue reading Researchers: Too Much Information Can Be Good – if Doctors Convey It Correctly
On-line Alzheimer’s Suggestions Often Problematic
Online “resources” for preventing Alzheimer’s are not only problematic but could be steering people in the wrong direction, according to research from the University of British Columbia. In a survey of online articles about preventing Alzheimer’s disease, UBC researchers found many websites offered poor advice and one in five promoted products for sale—a clear conflict… Continue reading On-line Alzheimer’s Suggestions Often Problematic
Why You Shouldn’t Be Friends with Your Broker
Building a trusting relationship with a financial professional is important because you’ll be sharing information about your assets and income, and you’ll want to feel confident when acting on any advice you receive. But be wary of becoming too close, says Dennis Notchick, an Investment Advisor and Certified Financial Planner with Safeguard Investment Advisory Group… Continue reading Why You Shouldn’t Be Friends with Your Broker
Recommended Diabetes Screenings Overlook Many Patients
The latest guidelines for diabetes screening may not be working so well. In a narrow view of the clinical recommendations made by the United States Preventive Task Force, researchers from Northwestern Medicine found that those guidelines missed 55 percent of high-risk patients who had diabetes or prediabetes. The 2015 screening guidelines from the USPSTF —… Continue reading Recommended Diabetes Screenings Overlook Many Patients