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Study of older adults doesn't prove that steroids are to blame, but experts advise caution

Hopelessness, disability may play a role in feelings of despair, study finds

In study, more men on impotence meds were taking opioids for chronic back pain

Early study says maybe, but experts say much more research on treatment is needed

Study found osteopath worked better for patients than ultrasound therapy

After treatment, many people have visible evidence of a herniated disc without any symptoms

Arrival of new residents and fellows at hospitals was found to have minimal impact

Study looked at treatments for slipped or ruptured disks

States ask agency to play a greater role in policing specialty pharmacies, protecting patients

British research found no improvement in recovery when 'active management' was used

Spinal disorder patients who didn't smoke reported much less discomfort

Study found older women who got shots showed greater bone loss in hips six months later

490 people have been sickened, CDC says

Lawmakers, pharmacy representatives wrangled this week in Congressional hearings

Existing rules, basically on state level, are enough, lobbyist says; death toll tied to tainted steroids still at 32