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Complex spinal surgery jumps in U.S. elderly: study

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Older patients with lower back pain are increasingly getting more complex and costlier spinal fusion surgeries, resulting in higher rates of life-threatening complications and increasing costs for the healthcare system, U.S.

Complex spinal surgery jumps in U.S. elderly: study (Reuters)

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Reuters – Older patients with lower back pain are increasingly getting more complex and costlier spinal fusion surgeries, resulting in higher rates of life-threatening complications and increasing costs for the healthcare system, U.S.

Experts: Lithium doesn’t slow Lou Gehrig’s disease (AP)

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AP – Lithium doesn’t help patients with ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s disease, contrary to previous study results, new research says.

Prescription drug overdoses on the rise in U.S. (Reuters)

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Reuters – More and more Americans are landing in the hospital due to poisoning by powerful prescription painkillers, sedatives and tranquilizers, according to a report released today. City-living middle-aged women seem particularly vulnerable.

Patients Can Now Get A New Lease On Life

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With 90 percent of the American population experiencing back pain, sufferers are reaching out to an innovative solution to get their lives back through minimally invasive endoscopic spine surgery.

Correct application of MRI finds causes of low back pain

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Low back pain is extremely common in Western society.1 It is second only to upper respiratory illness as a symptomrelated reason for visits to the doctor

Infomercial fitness: Those six-pack abs as seen on TV (Reuters)

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Reuters – (Reuters Life!) You’re bemoaning your tummy roll when on the TV appear exquisitely toned specimens working out with gadgets that promise to rock, roll or wheel those love handles into abs to die for. Should you go for it?

Clinical Trials Update: March 26, 2010 (HealthDay)

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HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of ClinicalConnection.com:

Rehab Program Gets Back Pain Patients Back to Work Sooner (HealthDay)

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HealthDay – WEDNESDAY, March 17 (HealthDay News) — People with chronic low back pain that keeps them away from work can recover an average of four months earlier if they take part in a specific type of rehabilitation program, a new study suggests.