Exercise seems to be the only effective intervention for the prevention of low back pain

30 Jan, 2016 | 18:58h | UTC

Prevention of Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – JAMA abstract (full text require subscription)

To prevent back pain, orthotics are out, exercise is in – Commentary on The New York Times

Exercise May Help Prevent Low Back Pain, Meta-Analysis Finds – Commentary in NEJM Journal Watch

Exercise Reduces Risk for Low Back Pain – Commentary in Medscape (free registration required)

 

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CHEST Guideline on Antithrombotic Therapy for VTE

30 Jan, 2016 | 19:21h | UTC

Authors

Kearon C, Akl EA, Ornelas J et all

Citation

Antithrombotic Therapy for VTE Disease: CHEST Guideline. Published online January 07, 2016. Chest. 2016.

Context

The American College of Chest Physicians publishes periodically one of the most important guidelines on thrombosis and antithrombotic drugs. Full revision is undertaken every 3 to 4 years and since the last guideline (9th ed, 2012) a group of experts has been reviewing new evidence on a yearly basis to determine which recommendations require updating. This guideline updates include indications for the new oral anticoagulation drugs, the use of aspirin in patients with unprovoked proximal DVT or PE who are stopping anticoagulant therapy and the possibility of home treatment for low-risk pulmonary embolism. Read more >

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