Continuous shortwave diathermy with physiotherapy for chronic low back pain: trial protocol details
Trial Plans to Test Shortwave Diathermy for Chronic Back Pain
This randomized sham-controlled trial protocol describes an intervention of continuous shortwave diathermy combined with standardized physio…
A new clinical trial in Bangladesh aims to see if combining shortwave diathermy with physiotherapy improves chronic low back pain and mobili…
Warm Saline Irrigation Reduces Early Postoperative Bleeding Following Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
Trial shows warm saline irrigation reduces surgical bleeding risk
Applying warm saline to the staple line during sleeve gastrectomy significantly reduces early bleeding and drain volume compared to room-tem…
Warm saline irrigation may significantly reduce early postoperative bleeding and drain output for patients undergoing laparoscopic sleeve ga…
Exercise improves sleep questionnaire scores for sedentary adults with insomnia across multiple modalities
Different types of exercise improve sleep for people with insomnia
This network meta-analysis of 31 RCTs involving 1,420 participants indicates that various exercise modalities significantly improve sleep qu…
New data shows that various forms of exercise, from aerobic to mind-body routines, can significantly improve sleep quality for those with in…
Systemic barriers like ableist culture and gendered care burdens hinder leadership advancement for women with disabilities
Systemic barriers and inclusive practices shape leadership for women with disabilities
This systematic literature review of 20 studies identifies systemic barriers and enabling conditions for women with disabilities seeking lea…
Women with disabilities face unique systemic hurdles like ableist culture and credibility discounting when trying to reach leadership roles.
Evaluating the Impact of Digital Health Interventions on Chronic Disease Self-Care Outcomes
Digital health tools show mixed results for managing chronic diseases
Digital tools show promise for heart failure monitoring but lack consistent evidence for improving medication adherence or general diabetes …
New data shows that while digital tools like apps can help heart failure patients monitor their health, they may not improve medication habi…
Epidural neuroplasty shows potential advantages over pulsed radiofrequency for lumbar radicular pain
Epidural neuroplasty shows potential for lasting lower back pain relief
This network meta-analysis compares pulsed radiofrequency and epidural neuroplasty for lumbar radicular pain. While epidural neuroplasty sho…
A review of 1,229 patients suggests epidural neuroplasty may offer more consistent pain relief than pulsed radiofrequency for chronic back i…
Yoga with education yields clinically relevant improvements for depressive symptoms and pain in chronic low back pain
Yoga and Education Show Promise for Back Pain and Depression
This meta-analysis evaluates interventions for individuals with comorbid depressive symptoms and chronic nonspecific low back pain. Yoga wit…
A review of 834 patients suggests that yoga combined with education may improve both chronic back pain and depressive symptoms.
High-intensity interval aerobic exercise improves brachial FMD in coronary artery disease and heart failure
High intensity interval training improves blood flow in heart patients
This network meta-analysis of 6,818 adults with coronary artery disease or chronic heart failure found that high-intensity interval aerobic …
Specific types of intense exercise may improve blood vessel function for people living with heart failure or coronary artery disease.
Lumbosacral orthoses may improve pain and disability in some patients with chronic non-specific low back pain
Lumbosacral Orthoses May Help Manage Chronic Low Back Pain
This systematic review of 11 RCTs involving 691 participants examined the effectiveness of various lumbosacral orthoses for chronic non-spec…
New research suggests that wearing a back brace can provide short-term relief from chronic low back pain as part of a broader treatment plan…
Integrated vocational rehabilitation models outperform traditional approaches for patients with spinal cord injury
Federal policies and benefits traps hinder employment for spinal cord injuries
This scoping review analyzed 10 studies to map the evidence landscape regarding federal policies and vocational rehabilitation (VR) for indi…
Hidden financial barriers and outdated support models often prevent people with spinal cord injuries from returning to the workforce in the …
Extended occupational therapy showed no significant improvement in behavioral symptoms for dementia patients
Extended occupational therapy shows no added benefit for dementia
This randomized controlled trial evaluated community-dwelling adults with mild-to-moderate dementia in France. Participants received occupat…
Adding four more months of occupational therapy did not improve behavioral symptoms in people with mild-to-moderate dementia, compared to st…
Home-based upper limb exercise shows no benefit over lower limb exercise for shoulder function in older adults
Home arm exercises did not improve shoulder function in older adults compared to leg workouts
This randomized controlled trial enrolled 617 community-dwelling people aged 65 years and older. Participants performed a home-based exercis…
A 12-month trial found that home-based arm exercises offered no benefit over leg exercises for shoulder function in older adults.