Skip the MRI for Low Back Pain
Posted by: admin on: April 21, 2011
Immediate imaging with X-rays, CT scans, or MRIs for patients with acute low back pain is not recommended for all patients, according to new guidelines by the American College of Physicians.
- Imaging tests are appropriate for people with low back pain that may be due to cancer, infection, nerve damage or pain that worsens despite initial treatment.
2010 – Dietary Guidelines
Posted by: admin on: April 21, 2011
Agriculture and Health and Human Services of USA released the Latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans
On 3rd Feb 2011 – The departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services of US have released the latest, “The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans”. This evidence based guidelines has been drafted by the committee in consultation with experts and is based on reports from Institute of Medicine of America. The nutritional guidance aims improved nutrition and physical activity by promoting health and reducing the risk of chronic diseases, prevalence of obesity.
Bipolar Disorder Often Mistaken for Depression in Primary Care
Posted by: admin on: April 21, 2011
Many adults being treated for depression in primary care may have undiagnosed bipolar disorder (BD), suggests a new study
- It’s likely, say the researchers, that many of these patients are receiving antidepressant monotherapy.
- For people who in fact have undiagnosed bipolar disorder, these drugs may be at best unhelpful and at worst harmful.
Lifestyle Counseling can Reduce Medications and Costs in Diabetes
Posted by: admin on: April 21, 2011
If possible reductions in medication use and cost can motivate patients to make lifestyle changes, the long-term goals of better health and quality of life can be achieved
- Action for Health and Diabetes investigators recently reported beneficial effects of 1 year of intensive lifestyle intervention on weight loss, glycemic control, and cardiovascular risk factors.
- This has important implications for long-term morbidity and mortality.
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