Rheumatoid arthritis patient assessments during biologic therapy for disease progression and new quality-of-life changes can help guide next steps and effective choices to improve patient outcomes. Medscape Rheumatology
Community-acquired MRSA spondylodiscitis is an emerging concern. Management of this condition varies and is contentious. What are its demographics, clinical presentations, and outcomes? Spine
Although this muscle relaxant is not a federally controlled substance, clinicians should be aware of its significant potential for abuse. Pharmacotherapy
Initial findings suggest that periosteal stimulation therapy (PST), also known as osteopuncture, may be effective for the treatment of osteoarthritis (OA)-associated chronic knee pain in the elderly, according to Pennsylvania-based researchers. Reuters Health Information
Training interventions improve symptoms, exercise capacity and prognosis in chronic heart failure patients. How effective is strength training alone compared with endurance only and combined training? Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
Increasing exercise levels decrease prevalence of diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol. Do these reductions extend beyond current guideline activity levels? Does fitness affect medication use? Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
Idiopathic adolescent spinal pain (IASP) has been suggested to be related to the incidence of adult spinal pain. What is currently known about IASP prevalence, incidence, impact, and potential causes? Spine
Aging decreases muscle contraction strength and mass. How does lifelong endurance or strength training in elderly athletes affect maximum muscle contraction strength and rapid muscle force capacity? Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
A study shows that in men aged 60 years and older, the Male Osteoporosis Risk Estimation Score can identify men at risk for osteoporosis who should be referred for confirmatory bone density scans. Medscape Medical News
