Posts Tagged ‘better’
Why do physicians order costly CTs? Ultrasound yields better diagnosis, safer, less costly, expert argues
In an eye-opening editorial, a leading expert urges the medical community to use ultrasound instead of computed tomography as the first-line imaging test for better diagnosis capability in the evaluation of acute female pelvic and lower abdominal conditions.
New Model May Help Scientists Better Predict And Prevent Influenza Outbreaks
Each year, the influenza virus evolves. And each year, public health officials try to predict what the new strain will be and how it will affect the population in order to best combat it. A new study by an international team of researchers, led by assistant professor Andrew W. Park, who holds a joint appointment in the University of Georgia Odum School of Ecology and in the College of Veterinary Medicine, may make their task a little easier.
Supervised Exercise Therapy For Knee Pain Is Better Than Usual Care
A study published today on bmj.com reports that supervised exercise therapy is more effective at reducing pain and improving function than usual care for patients with severe knee pain. Knee pain is a common reason to visit the doctor. Patellofemoral pain syndrome is a condition in which pain occurs at the front of the knee during or after exercise. Symptoms usually start during adolescence when participation in sporting activities is high.
CMS Proposes New Rules For Medicare Advantage And Prescription Drug Plans To Better Serve Beneficiaries
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today issued a proposed rule to improve performance of prescription drug and health plans by strengthening standards to participate in the Medicare program. Over the next 60 days, CMS will receive comments on the proposed revisions to the Medicare Advantage (MA) program (Part C) and Prescription Drug benefit program (Part D).
Better Laser For Treating Facial Spider Veins Found
Researchers have concluded that the 940nm wavelength laser is superior for treating facial spider veins as compared to the 532nm wavelength laser. The findings are the first time these lasers were tested against each other for superiority.
Exercise Better Than Shockwave Treatment For Chronic Shoulder Pain
Supervised exercises are more effective than shockwave treatment to relieve chronic shoulder pain, finds a study published on bmj.com today. Shoulder pain is the fourth most common type of musculoskeletal pain reported to general practitioners and physiotherapists. Treatments often include physiotherapy, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and steroid injections.
Treatment For Chronic Shoulder Pain: Better Results With Exercise Than Shockwave Treatment
A study just published on bmj.com reports that supervised exercises are more effective than shockwave treatment to relieve chronic shoulder pain. Shoulder pain is the fourth most frequent type of musculoskeletal pain reported to general practitioners and physiotherapists. Physiotherapy, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and steroid injections are often part of the treatment. Physiotherapy can consist of shockwave treatment, ultrasound, exercises and acupuncture.
Better Vaccine Procedure Sought By Rice Researchers
As manufacturers work furiously to make a vaccine to protect against 2009 influenza A (H1N1) virus, a Rice University bioengineer is trying to improve the process for future flu seasons. The goal is to shorten the time it takes to identify targeted flu strains and manufacture the vaccines for them. In a paper published this summer in the journal Protein Engineering, Design & Selection, Rice researchers described a new method to predict the efficacy of H1N1 vaccines.
Advocates Hope Homeless Will Receive Better Health Care
Advocates for the homeless are seeking to make sure that any health care reform measure meets the needs of these people who sometimes do not qualify for Medicaid. NPR reports on a Baltimore homeless clinic and notes: “Most homeless people in America are too poor to buy their own health coverage, but many also don’t qualify for Medicaid, the government-run health program for the poor.
Itch-specific Neurons Identified In Mice Offers Hope For Better Treatments
Researchers have discovered that itch-specific neurons exist in mice, and their studies suggest that itch and pain signals are transmitted along different pathways in the spinal cord. The researchers say they can knock out an animal’s itch response without affecting its ability to sense pain.
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