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Cumulative Number of Head Strikes Contributes to the Development of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
Researchers recently evaluated the connection between head impact and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in male athletes. They found the total number and severity of head impacts throughout life better predicted CTE than the number of symptomatic concussions.
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Tarlov Cysts of the Lumbosacral Spine
Tarlov cysts (root sleeve cysts) are common incidental findings on magnetic resonance imaging of the lumbosacral spine. However, they rarely are correlated with electrophysiological findings or clinical symptoms. Undertake extreme care and caution before recommending surgical intervention for these common imaging abnormalities.
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Comparing the Effects of Electroacupuncture and Auricular Acupuncture on Pain Control?
This randomized clinical trial involves 360 cancer survivors and found that two types of acupuncture demonstrated superior pain control compared to usual care during a 12-week follow-up period.
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The Importance of Diagnosing Obstructive Sleep Apnea During Pregnancy
Obstructive sleep apnea is associated with several adverse maternal and fetal outcomes.
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Endometriosis and the Gut Microbiome: Nutritional Prospects in the Treatment of a Chronic Disease
Endometriosis is characterized by the presence of endometrial glands and stroma in any extrauterine site, such as the ovary, fallopian tubes, pelvic peritoneum, rectovaginal space, bowel, and, rarely, lungs and brain. Standard treatment of endometriosis may involve the use of pain relievers such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, hormonal therapy and modulators, and/or surgical removal of endometriotic tissue. On average, women seek consultation from three different healthcare providers over several years to receive a diagnosis of endometriosis. The delay in care results in significant long-term morbidity.
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Patient Advocates Launch National Diabetes Treatment Recognition Program
Hospitals can be evaluated based on their care for patients with diabetes during admission, stay, and discharge.
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Incident Dementia Cases Connected to Long-Term Air Pollution Exposure
Researchers reported fine particulate matter from agriculture and open fires to be especially harmful.
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Postpartum Depression Medication Headed to Market
FDA approves first oral solution.
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Alabama Sees Surge in Congenital Syphilis Cases and Issues Health Alert
A decade ago, Alabama saw only a few annual cases of congenital syphilis. But now the cases are spiking to record levels, including 42 cases in 2022, and possibly even more in 2023. This alarming trend caused the Alabama Department of Public Health to issue a health alert network message to providers and the public on July 18.
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Clinicians Appear to Under-Screen, Under-Treat Patients with STIs
Insurance claims data from tens of millions of outpatient cases of patients seeking treatment for lower genitourinary tract symptoms revealed testing for sexually transmitted infections occurred in only 17.6% of all episodes.