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Hemochromatosis Mutation Linked to Other Morbidity
by modernClinician Editorial Team
HFE p.C282Y homozygosity, the most common gene mutation causing hereditary hemochromatosis (type 1), is associated with other morbidity in men and women, according to a study published online Jan. 16 in The BMJ.
American College of Physicians Releases 7th Edition of Ethics Manual
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Ethical principles are discussed in an updated Ethics Manual, issued by the American College of Physicians and published as a supplement to the Jan. 15 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine.
Study Explores Influence of Genetics, Environment in Disease
by modernClinician Editorial Team
The influence of heritability and environmental factors has been identified for a large number of phenotypes, according to a study published online Jan. 14 in Nature Genetics.
One in Five Back Pain Patients Experience Persistent Pain
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Eighteen percent of patients with back pain experience a persistent trajectory, according to a study published online Jan. 14 in Arthritis Care & Research.
Swimming Program May Provide Short-Term Relief From Chronic Low Back Pain
Physician Empathy Inversely Linked to Patients" Back Pain Intensity, HRQOL
Yoga Can Effectively Treat Chronic Low Back Pain
Noninvasive Interventions Can Reduce Spine Pain Versus Usual Care
Disparities Identified in Home Health Care After Hip, Knee Replacement
Evidence Insufficient to Support Routine Lumbar Support Use for Chronic Low Back Pain
Robotic Arm-Assisted TKR Offers Similar Outcome to Conventional TKR
2005 to 2023 Saw Decrease in DXA Testing for Osteoporosis Screening