Friday 25 January 2019

Some Broken Ankles May Heal in 3 Weeks, Not 6

child with leg cast

The healing process for those who spent three weeks in a cast or brace was as successful as among those who spent six weeks in a cast, and shorter treatment brought no added harm, according to a new study.



from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2FQmDEi

Study: Disclosing Drug Prices Might Not Cut Costs

prescription pill bottles

The suggested policy is unlikely to do harm, said one study author, but it is also unlikely to help much to control pharmaceutical prices.



from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2G17csg

Many Cancer Patients Have Undiagnosed Hepatitis

liver illustration

The findings suggest screening for hepatitis B and C may be appropriate in community cancer clinics.



from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2CI5VmJ

Expert Panel: 2 Back Pain Surgeries May Be Useless

verterbrae

Two surgeries that inject medical grade cement to broken vertebrae provided provided no clearly significant benefit in pain control over placebo, according to new research.



from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2RMRpV2