ScienceDaily — An abnormally low level of a protein in certain nerve cells is linked to movement problems that characterize the deadly childhood disorder spinal muscular atrophy, new research in animals suggests. Join the forum discussion on this post
ScienceDaily — Despite the great promise that injecting a new type of anti-inflammatory pain medicine into the spine could relieve the severe leg and lower back pain of sciatica, a Johns Hopkins-led study has found that the current standard of care with steroid injections still does better. Join the forum discussion on this post
Smith & Nephew plc (LSE: SN, NYSE: SNN), the global medical technology business, announces its results for the first quarter ended 31 March 2012. Join the forum discussion on this post
NuVasive, Inc. NUVA -3.43% , a medical device company focused on developing minimally disruptive surgical products and procedures for the spine, announced today financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2012. Join the forum discussion on this post
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Is it time to update your social media policy?
By Karen M. Cheung With the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) this week releasing new guidelines for physicians on this particular topic, FierceHealthcare is dedicating this week’s commentary to a round-up of the best practices to help hospitals draw on other policies to see what fits at their institutions. Join the forum discussion on this post
How to maintain physician professionalism in social media
by MARK RYAN, MD Art is not a mirror held up to reality but a hammer with which to shape it. – Bertolt Brecht Join the forum discussion on this post
The ethics of social media use for the medical profession
by Emily Lu At the end of the day, I do not see social media as an end to itself. Join the forum discussion on this post
