Guidelines Management of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
Zosia Chustecka Story Source September 24, 2014 A snapshot of prostate cancer screening across the entire United States suggests that guidelines are not being adhered to, particularly the recommendation against screening elderly men. The effect of guidelines “has been minimal at best,” says lead author Jesse Sammon, DO, from the Henry Ford Vattikuti Urology Institute in Detroit. The survey […]
André Bussières, DC, MSc, PhD J Can Chiropr Assoc. 2014 Sep; 58(3): 215–219. Background The Canadian Chiropractic Guideline Initiative (CCGI) is operating at full speed. On behalf of the dedicated clinicians, researchers, academics, and leaders in the chiropractic profession contributing to the success of the CCGI, it gives me great pleasure to share our […]
J Can Chiropr Assoc. 2014 Sep;58(3):220-37. Adherence to clinical practice guidelines among three primary contact professions: a best evidence synthesis of the literature for the management of acute and subacute low back pain. Amorin-Woods LG AIM: To determine adherence to clinical practice guidelines in the medical, physiotherapy and chiropractic professions for acute and subacute mechanical […]
Adherence to clinical practice guidelines among three primary contact professions: a best evidence synthesis of the literature for the management of acute and subacute low back pain Lyndon G. Amorin-Woods (JCCA 2014; 58(3):220-237) Methods: A structured best-evidence synthesis of the relevant literature through a literature search of relevant databases for peer-reviewed papers on adherence to […]
Disability and Rehabilitation Volume 37, 2015 – Issue 6 Pages 471-489 Jessica J. Wong Abstract Objective: To evaluate the methodological quality and synthesize recommendations of evidence-based guidelines for the management of common traffic injuries. Study design: We conducted a systematic review and best evidence synthesis of guidelines on musculoskeletal injuries, psychological disorders and mild traumatic brain injuries […]
This study suggested that curcumin (the active ingredient in turmeric root) may help to reduce inflammation and pain in arthritis patients, thereby, reducing the amount of arthritis medicine they have to take. In this study, they used C3 Complex, 1,500 mg, 3x/day for 6 weeks. May 30, 2014 Curcuminoids, the bioactive components of the spice […]
The Look Ahead study Kones R, et al. Curr Med Res Opin. 2014 May 19:1-28. [Epub ahead of print] Abstract Abstract Evidence-based medicine (EBM) is the conscientious, explicit and judicious use of current best evidence in making decisions about the care of individual patients. The introduction of EBM was a conceptual and practical milestone in […]
Conference Coverage Practice Update Tony Nimeh MD Friday May 16 1 – 5 p.m. Orange County Convention Center: Chapin Theater Moderator: Fritz H. Schroder, M.D. Pro: H. Ballentine Carter, MD Pro: Ian M. Thompson, Jr, MD Con: William J. Catalona, MD Con: Issac Powell Summary of the PRO arguments: 1- The guidelines follow the AUA […]
February 6, 2014 The Osteoarthritis Research Society International released new guidelines for non-surgical management of knee osteoarthritis and highlighted biomechanical interventions, exercise and weight management as some of the appropriate treatments for all patients. According to the guideline, published in Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, thirteen experts and a patient representative considered 29 treatment modalities listed in […]
Peter J. Larmer, DHSc, MPH, FNZCP Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Volume 95, Issue 2 , Pages 375-389, February 2014 Journal Reference Abstract Objective To undertake a systematic critical appraisal of guidelines to provide a summary of recommendations for the physical management of osteoarthritis (OA). Data Sources The Cochrane Library, MEDLINE, CINAHL, SPORTDiscus with […]
Canadian evidence review yields updated recommendations for acute & chronic pain By Peter W. Crownfield, Executive Editor Dynamic Chiropractic – February 1, 2014, Vol. 32, Issue 03 Full Story PubMed Reference The January 2014 issue of JMPT features the award-winning papers from the World Federation of Chiropractic’s 2013 Congress, perhaps the most intriguing of which in terms of clinical […]
Roland Bryans, DC Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics Volume 37, Issue 1 , Pages 42-63, January 2014 Abstract Objective The purpose of this study was to develop evidence-based treatment recommendations for the treatment of nonspecific (mechanical) neck pain in adults. Methods Systematic literature searches of controlled clinical trials published through December 2011 relevant to […]
The long-awaited update to guidelines for the management of hypertension, from the panel appointed to the Eighth Joint National Committee (JNC 8), raises the recommended blood pressure threshold to determine the need for drug therapy in many patients.
“The background for this AUC comes from the 2013 AAOS evidence-based clinical practice guideline on OA of the knee, a comprehensive review of all the available evidence,” said Michael Heggenness, MD, an orthopaedic surgeon who served as a non-voting moderator during the voting panel process. “This AUC is a tool that takes that guideline one step further; it marries the available evidence with expert medical opinion and is available at the touch of a web and mobile-based app.”
J Can Chiropr Assoc. 2013 Dec; 57(4): 279–284. PMCID: PMC3845467 André Bussières, DC, MSc, PhD, FCCS(C) Background One important reason patients consult primary care professionals, including general practitioners and chiropractors, is for musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions.1 Musculoskeletal conditions (spinal pain, consequences of injuries, osteoporosis, and arthritis) result in an enormous social, psychological, and economic burden to […]
Published: Nov 15, 2013 | Updated: Nov 15, 2013 Download Complimentary Source PDF By Kristina Fiore, Staff Writer, MedPage Today Full Story: http://www.medpagetoday.com/MeetingCoverage/ObesityWeek/42929 Action Points A guideline for the management of overweight and obesity in adults by the AHA, ACC, and the Obesity Society has been developed aimed at primary care physicians. An algorithm is […]
Larmer PJ,et al. Show allJournal Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2013 Oct 31. pii: S0003-9993(13)01105-2. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2013.10.011. [Epub ahead of print] Affiliation Head, School of Rehabilitation and Occupation Studies, Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences, AUT University, Private Bag 92006, Auckland 1142, New Zealand. Electronic address: peter.larmer@aut.ac.nz. Abstract OBJECTIVE: To undertake a systematic critical appraisal of […]
Interrupted time series analysis André E. Bussières, DC, MSc, PhD Abstract Background Context Overuse and misuse of spine x–rays for non-specific back and neck pain persists among chiropractors. Distribution of educational materials among physicians results in small to modest improvements in appropriate care such as ordering spine x-rays, but little is known about its impact […]
Gregory A. Baker, DC Ronald J. Farabaugh, DC Thomas J. Augat, DC, MS, CCSP, FASA Cheryl Hawk, DC, PhD, CHES Topics in Integrative Health Care 2012, Vol. 3(4) ID: 3.4007 Abstract The complexity of clinical documentation and case management for health care providers has increased along with the rise of managed care. Keeping up with […]