- A new Intermountain study published in the Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine shows patients who received much of their physical therapy using telehealth reported the same high-quality outcomes compared to those who only did in-person physical therapy, and the cost was much less. Read more. Watch an ABC4 report about the study.
- A new Intermountain study finds vaping injuries can lead to long-term cognitive impairment, lung damage, and depression. A certain percentage of patients may never return to normal, researchers say. Read more. Watch an ABC4 interview with principal investigator Denitza Blagev, MD.
- A new Intermountain study finds the combination of Omega-3s in popular supplements may blunt heart benefits. Doctors often recommend Omega-3s to help patients lower their cholesterol and improve heart health, but the study found acids used in common Omega-3 supplements can void heart benefits. Patients should still eat Omega-3 rich foods like salmon and mackerel, researchers say. The study results were presented last month at the 2021 American College of Cardiology’s Scientific Session. Read more.