Fall 2018 issue of DukeMed Alumni News. DukeMed Alumni News is published twice a year. The magazine publishes remembrances of favorite faculty and stories about graduates’ time at the School of Medicine, as well as alumni who have interesting...
The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to compile the available evidence of the Active Compression test, evaluate its diagnostic accuracy, and determine likelihood ratios and pre/post-test probabilities.
To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of the Head shaking induced nystagmus (HSN) and vibration induced nystagmu (VIN) tests for Unilateral Vestibular Hypofunction (UVH).
To synthesize literature about the impact of early PT for acute Low back pain (LBP) on subsequent health services utilization (HSU), compared to delayed PT or usual care
This systematic review examined current literature for relationships between persistent pain and either social isolation, loneliness, or decreased social support among community-dwelling older adults.
To examine the evidence that fatigue affects neuromuscular risk factors for knee injury including electromyographic activity (EMG) of the knee musculature, postural stability, and proprioception.
Investigate the harms and benefits of oral opioids for low back pain compared to placebo and other interventions. To assess the quality of literature regarding opioid use for low back pain.