What Works for Low Back Pain? New Study Suggests Not Much

TOPLINE: Most nonsurgical and noninterventional treatments for low back pain failed to outperform placebo in a new systematic review and meta-analysis, with just 10% showing only modest pain relief. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis using randomized placebo-controlled trials of nonsurgical and noninterventional treatments for adults with nonspecificContinue Reading

Cold EMR Safer for Colorectal Polyp Removal

TOPLINE: Cold endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) showed a superior safety profile over traditional hot EMR for large nonpedunculated colorectal polyps measuring ≥ 20 mm, with significantly lower risks of bleeding and perforation. METHODOLOGY: Although hot EMR has traditionally been the standard technique for resecting larger polyps, it is associated withContinue Reading

Come Fly With Me: Hidden CVD Risks in Airline Pilots?

Edited By: Manasi Talwadekar  TOPLINE: Cardiovascular risk factors and comorbidities are prevalent among asymptomatic aircraft pilots referred for medical screening, but these individuals generally represent a healthy population with good functional capacity. However, the prevalence of cardiac structural findings, such as aortic dilation, warrants increased attention. METHODOLOGY: Stringent regulatory medical screeningsContinue Reading