Effects of Digital Health Interventions in Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain: Systematic Review and Bayesian Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

• by Xuxin Wang, Wen Jing, Yunxia Li, Hui Li, Jing Li, Yuanyuan Liu, Su’e Yuan

• October 7, 2026

Antibiotic Falls Short in Disc-Related Back Pain

A randomized trial found no greater pain reduction vs placebo, but questions remain about patients with type 1 Modic changes.

• by Kathryn Wighton

• May 28, 2026

• 5 min

How clinicians discuss activity may matter

Achievable goals, activity tracking, and social support are among the strategies JAMA researchers recommend for patients with chronic medical conditions.

• by Andrea Surnit

• August 18, 2026

• 4 min

Do Head Hits Shift the Gut Microbiome?

A small observational study in collegiate football players found microbiome associations after nonconcussive head impacts, though findings were limited by severe underpowering and high attrition

• by Kerri Miller

• May 8, 2026

• 5 min