News tagged with back injury
Early predictors of occupational back reinjury identified
(HealthDay)—About 25 percent of workers with back injury report reinjury after returning to work, with risk factors including male sex, previous similar injury, and having health insurance, according to ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Jan 22, 2013 |
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Researcher predicts spike in computer-related injuries in medical workers
(Medical Xpress)—As U.S. health care goes high tech, spurred by $20 billion in federal stimulus incentives, the widespread adoption of electronic medical records and related digital technologies is predicted to reduce errors, ...
Health
Nov 29, 2012 |
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Overloaded backpacks can injure kids: experts
(HealthDay)—As the school season starts, experts warn that overloaded backpacks often result in back injuries among children.
Health
Aug 26, 2012 |
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Low back pain outcomes not improved by early imaging
(HealthDay) -- For workers with low back pain, early magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is not associated with better health outcomes at one year, according to a study published in the Aug. 15 issue of Spine.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Aug 22, 2012 |
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Study shows early brain changes predict which patients develop chronic pain
When people have similar injuries, why do some end up with chronic pain while others recover and are pain free? The first longitudinal brain imaging study to track participants with a new back injury has found ...
Neuroscience
Jul 01, 2012 |
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Surgery may be best for certain back conditions
Orthopedic spine surgery may be more effective than non-surgical treatment for low back disorders.
Surgery
May 18, 2012 |
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Pain persists: Financial, domestic woes worsen after settlements for back injuries
Financial and domestic problems for workers -- particularly those who are African-American, have lower incomes, or are younger than 35 -- get progressively worse in the years after they have settled claims for painful, on-the-job ...
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Aug 01, 2011 |
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