The issue of ‘American Family Physician’ dated October 15 comprised of a review that had information on techniques for usage of corticosteroid injections for common musculoskeletal conditions. Doctors say that to administer successfully, conducting the correct diagnosis (who to inject), carrying out the right procedure (how to inject), and use of the appropriate pharmaceutical (what to inject) is important. To relieve from pain, reduce inflammation and improve mobility, corticosteroids can be injected into articular, periarticular, or soft tissue structures. For rapid pain relief, anesthetic agents can be added to the injection. Along with that, steroid injections may provide useful diagnostic information.

A study conducted by Salud Family Health Centers recommends the use of a retinopathy camera for screening diabetic retinopathy patients effectively. Earlier identification of diabetes can help to control glucose in a better way, thereby halting the progression of blindness. This can prove to be a valuable tool in primary care setup, where clinicians and nurses can be trained to be able to read images of the retina. If implemented, this can emerge as a cost-effective method to get treatment for vision loss in diabetics without hiring the service of ophthalmologists.