David Borenstein, M.D., clinical professor of medicine, commented on a study featured in Pain Medicine News finding that early use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to diagnose low back pain among patients filing workers’ compensation claims may not lead to better outcomes compared with delayed imaging.
Pain Medicine News - Early Use of MRI Does Not Lead to Better Outcomes for Low Back Pain
Latest News
The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences recently welcomed the Fall 2025 cohort of the Integrated Biomedical Sciences (IBS) PhD Program, marking the program’s 30th class of doctoral students.
The George Washington University (GW) School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) announced the appointment of Brandon Beattie, MMSc, PA-C, assistant professor of Physician Assistant (PA) studies, to serve as the director of the PA Program.
A growing cadre of GW SMHS clinicians who are translating frontline frustrations into real-world solutions. Investigators across the school are leveraging GW’s innovation ecosystem to bring new technologies from concept to commercialization, improving the lives of patients far beyond Foggy Bottom.