Most Treatments for Lower Back Pain Don’t Really Work, Study Finds

Researchers looked at 56 treatments for acute and chronic pain. Few of them were effective.

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Only 10% of non-surgical treatments for back problems kill pain, says review

Only six out of 56 treatments analysed yielded ‘small’ relief according to most comprehensive worldwide study, with some even increasing pain. Five ways to help manage lower back pain Most ...
The Guardian - 5h
Your Employees Don’t Know Your Pain

Even the best ones have a tunnel vision and don’t always see the big picture.
Inc. - 1d
His cancer treatment was failing. A fecal transplant turned it around.

New research shows that fecal transplants may boost the effectiveness of cancer immunotherapy drugs called PD-1 inhibitors. The gut microbes can affect the immune system.
NBC News - 4d
US biochemist researching treatment of HIV and coronaviruses wins Israel's Wolf Prize

An American biochemist whose research has helped scientists make inroads on treating coronavirus and HIV has won this year’s Wolf Prize, a major Israeli award in the arts and sciences
ABC News - Mar. 10
Lakers' James, Hachimura, Hayes fly back to California for treatment and will miss rest of road trip

LeBron James flew back to California for treatment on his left groin strain and will miss the rest of the Los Angeles Lakers’ four-game trip, which concludes Friday at Denver. James missed his ...
Yahoo Sports - 5d
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Grohs makes her first start since treatment for tumor

Goalkeeper Maria-Luisa “Mala” Grohs made the most of her first start for Bayern Munich since returning from treatment for a malignant tumor. The 23-year-old Grohs saved a penalty from Lyon’s ...
Yahoo Sports - 5h
Eat grass-fed beef, help the planet? Research says not so simple

A new study out Monday finds that even in the most optimistic scenarios, grass-fed beef is no less carbon-intensive than industrial beef
ABC News - 1d
Wildfires are complicating cancer care: Study

Wildfires and other climate-induced weather extremes are posing an increased threat to cancer patients by shifting their treatment trajectories and access to care, a new study has determined. ...
The Hill - 6d
Does eating grass-fed beef help the planet? Research says not so simple

A new study out Monday finds that even in the most optimistic scenarios, grass-fed beef is no less carbon-intensive than industrial beef
ABC News - 1d

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