Preventing Patient Slip-and-Fall Injuries This Winter

Preventing Patient Slip-and-Fall Injuries This Winter

Summary: Winter slip-and-fall injuries can be minimized through proactive measures like wearing proper footwear, clearing pathways, and adopting cautious walking techniques. Key Takeaways: Essential Safety Measures: Clear snow and ice promptly, use ice-melting...
Costs for Drugs for Neurological Diseases Still on the Rise

Costs for Drugs for Neurological Diseases Still on the Rise

Summary: Out-of-pocket costs for branded drugs for neurological diseases, particularly for multiple sclerosis (MS), have significantly increased, with MS drugs seeing a 217% rise over nine years, despite cost reductions for medications with generic alternatives. Key...
Can TENS Ease Long COVID Pain and Fatigue?

Can TENS Ease Long COVID Pain and Fatigue?

Summary:A study co-led by UCLA and Baylor College of Medicine suggests that wearable TENS devices may help alleviate pain and fatigue associated with long COVID. Key Takeaways: Symptom Relief: High-dose TENS devices showed significant improvements in pain relief...
Luna Partners with Duke Health to Expand Outpatient PT Access

Luna Partners with Duke Health to Expand Outpatient PT Access

Summary:Luna has partnered with Duke Health to offer in-home physical therapy services, expanding access to care for over 1.3 million residents starting February 2025. Key Takeaways: Convenience and Accessibility: Patients can schedule in-home physical therapy...
Device for Low Bone Density Therapy Available for Pre-Order

Device for Low Bone Density Therapy Available for Pre-Order

Summary: Bone Health Technologies (BHT) has launched pre-orders for Osteoboost, the first FDA-cleared, non-drug wearable treatment designed to improve bone health in postmenopausal women with osteopenia using targeted vibration therapy. Key Takeaways: Innovative...
Hip Osteoarthritis Rehab: Mind Over Matter

Hip Osteoarthritis Rehab: Mind Over Matter

Summary:New research from Edith Cowan University highlights how brain interference in muscle activation contributes to challenges in rehabilitation for people with hip osteoarthritis, emphasizing the importance of strength training. Key Takeaways: People with hip...
Nervonik Completes Clinical Trial of Chronic Pain Treatment Tech

Nervonik Completes Clinical Trial of Chronic Pain Treatment Tech

Summary Nervonik, a medical device startup, successfully completed its first-in-human clinical study for a novel peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) device aimed at treating chronic pain, demonstrating safety, performance, and promising potential for enhancing patient...
Q&A: Promoting Patient Physical Activity and Preventing Falls

Q&A: Promoting Patient Physical Activity and Preventing Falls

Summary:Deborah Jehu, PhD, highlights strategies for promoting physical activity while preventing falls in older adults, emphasizing individualized care, interdisciplinary approaches, and evidence-based interventions to enhance mobility, reduce fall risk, and address...