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Virtual reality therapy offers ‘sustained improvement’ in cancer-related pain
Individuals with cancer reported significantly reduced pain immediately following a 10-minute virtual reality (VR) session, study results published in Cancer showed.
Trial misses primary endpoint — patient activation — but improves other health outcomes
An intervention failed to increase patient activation, but it helped to improve depression, patient portal management and other health measures among patients with chronic pain on long-term opioids, according to a randomized trial.
Stryker receives FDA clearance for spine surgery planning, navigation platform
Stryker has announced FDA 510(k) clearance of the Q guidance system, an advanced planning and intraoperative guidance system for use during spinal surgery, according to a company release.
Mind-body skills intervention may help treat depression in adolescents
An intervention aimed at improving mind-body skills may help treat depression among adolescent patients in primary care settings, according to a study published in the Journal of Pediatric Health Care.