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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The Right Music Helps Surgeons’ Performance
Surgeons who listen to music that they like improve their surgical technique and show improved closing of incisions, according to a new study. Although previous studies have shown that listening to music during operations can lower the stress levels of surgeons, there is limited information on the effects of music on technical performance while completing… Continue reading The Right Music Helps Surgeons’ Performance
Number of Hip Replacements Rising, Number of Surgeons Falling
Total hip replacements nearly doubled among middle aged patients over the past several years. At the same time, there’s been a decline of almost 30 percent in the number of surgeons who do them, and that could have a significant impact on costs and access. Researchers who presented the study at the 2015 Annual Meeting… Continue reading Number of Hip Replacements Rising, Number of Surgeons Falling