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Chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy versus physical therapist‐led exercise and the risk of cauda equina syndrome in adults with lumbar disc herniation, stenosis, or radiculopathy

PM&R, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Cauda equina syndrome is a surgical emergency often caused by lumbar disc herniation. Spinal manipulative therapy is commonly used for lumbar spine disorders, but case reports have raised concerns it may precipitate cauda equina syndrome. One cohort study suggested no increased risk, although it did not focus on patients with lumbar
Robert J. Trager, Anthony N. Baumann, Romeo‐Paolo T. Perfecto, Christine M. Goertz   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

No increased risk of spinal cerebrospinal fluid leak after spinal manipulative therapy: A retrospective cohort study

PM&R, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Spinal cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks, a rare but debilitating condition, have been described following spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) in case reports. However, the nature of the potential association between SMT and CSF leak is uncertain, and symptoms such as neck pain or headache may reflect preexisting leaks rather than ...
Robert J. Trager, Collin M. Labak, Anthony N. Baumann, Tyler H. Snodgrass, Zachary A. Cupler   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Should Osteopathic Students Applying to Allopathic Emergency Medicine Programs Take the USMLE Exam?

Western Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2014
Introduction: Board scores are an important aspect of an emergency medicine (EM) residency application. Residency directors use these standardized tests to objectively evaluate an applicant’s potential and help decide whether to interview a candidate ...
Moshe Weizberg, Dara Kass, Abbas Hussains, Jennifer Cohen, Barry Hahn   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Time to Measure: A Proposed Theoretical Model for Head and Neck Cancer Intervals of Care

World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Head and neck cancer care delays are challenging, given the complexity of cancer care pathways, which leads to delays throughout the patient journey, from the symptom onset to treatment completion. Current models and literature addressing cancer care are limited by heterogeneous definitions of care intervals, a focus on specific aspects of the
Mary Jue Xu, Hannah Decker, Arianne Abreu, Rolvix H. Patterson, Hirwa Nteyumwete, Pier‐Luc Beaudoin, David W. Hamilton, Aslam Nkya, Willybroad Massawe, Nicholas Correia, Furahini Yoram Paulo, Katherine Van Loon, Susan D. Emmett, Christina Reaves, Samuel Okerosi   +14 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Feasibility and Safety of Prehospital Whole Blood Administration for Patients in Hemorrhagic Shock in Isolated Regions of Colorado: Assessment of the First 6 Months

World Journal of Surgery, EarlyView.
The aim of this pilot study is to summarize evidence from the implementation of prehospital whole blood programs in rural Colorado with focus on the feasibility and safety of whole blood in rural areas with prolonged transport times to definitive care.
Matthew Branney, Sydney Mattox, John Lynch, Scott Branney, Laura Harwood, Rebecca Ryznar, Zsolt J. Balogh   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Sociodemographic and geographic characteristics associated with patient visits to osteopathic physicians for primary care

BMC Health Services Research, 2011
Background Health care reform promises to dramatically increase the number of Americans covered by health insurance. Osteopathic physicians (DOs) are recognized for primary care, including a "hands-on" style with an emphasis on patient-centered care ...
Licciardone John C, Singh Karan P
doaj   +1 more source

A Scoping Review of Certified Nurse‐Midwife and Certified Midwife Care in the United States: Assessing Outcomes Across Six Patient Care Domains

The Milbank Quarterly, EarlyView.
Policy Points Certified nurse‐midwife (CNM)/certified midwife (CM) care is associated with outcomes that are comparable or improved compared to physician care across multiple domains of health care quality, especially safety and effectiveness. CNM/CM care is consistently associated with lower rates of intrapartum interventions and improved birth ...
EMMA VIRGINIA CLARK, ROBYN SCHAFER, RACHEL LANE WALDEN, JULIE BLUMENFELD, CARRIE E. NEERLAND, KATIE PAGE, MAVIS N. SCHORN, SANJANA CHIMATA, HEATHER M. BRADFORD   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Two decades of Medicare: An updated review of Medicare‐subsidised dietetics services in Australia

Nutrition &Dietetics, EarlyView.
Abstract Aim This study aimed to describe the utilisation of item numbers for dietetic services available through the Australian Medicare Benefits Schedule, with particular focus on changes between 2015 and 2024. Methods This descriptive observational study used publicly available, population‐level data from Medicare Australia describing item ...
Amy Kirkegaard, Breanna Lepre, Karly Bartrim, Lauren Ball   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Challenges to Infant Health Care in the Social Media Era: Misinformation and Medicalisation

Acta Paediatrica, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Cry‐fuss problems, breastfeeding difficulties and sleep issues commonly prompt parents to seek help for their infants. Many families turn to social media, where they encounter diverse service providers, conflicting advice and health misinformation.
Lotta Immeli, Pamela Douglas, Kaija‐Leena Kolho   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Positional plagiocephaly: results of the osteopathic treatment of 424 infants. An observational retrospective cohort study

Italian Journal of Pediatrics
Background Positional plagiocephaly is an asymmetrical flattened skull deformity whose incidence increased significantly in the last decades. Osteopathic treatment has been suggested to tackle early deformational sequences, in order to ensure the correct
Raffaella Panza, Filippo Piarulli, Valentina Rizzo, Federico Schettini, Maria Elisabetta Baldassarre, Antonio Di Lorenzo, Silvio Tafuri, Nicola Laforgia   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source