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The rate of concussions associated with isolated mandible fractures is high

High Rate of Concussion Linked to Isolated Mandible Fractures

Mechanism of injury assault in 12 of 16 patients; half of patients admit alcohol use
Patients treated in the emergency department for a fall may be there due to an underlying infection

IDSA: Infections May Be the Underlying Cause of Many Falls

Illness can lower blood pressure, lead to dizziness, researchers say
For patients with carpal tunnel syndrome

Lasting Outcomes Similar for Carpal Tunnel Release Surgeries

Outcomes similar for open and endoscopic release surgery after mean of 12.8 years
Acute care revisits occur with considerable frequency among low-risk patients undergoing ambulatory operations

Substantial Proportion of Revisits Post Ambulatory Sx Occur in ER

Across six diverse types of surgery, revisits seen in 94.9 per 1,000 operations
A supervised exercise program does not confer additional benefits in activity limitation or quality of life compared with advice alone for patients with isolated and uncomplicated ankle fracture

Rehab Not Necessary for Uncomplicated Ankle Fracture

Australian research shows similar results for either rehab program or advice only
The Guidelines International Network has developed principles for disclosure and management of conflicts of interest during the clinical practice guideline development process

Guidelines Developed for Managing Conflicts of Interest

Core principles developed for managing COIs during the clinical practice guideline development process
Modification of the traditional Subjective-Objective-Assessment-Plan presentation to consider value can help medical students learn to practice high-value

Modified SOAP Ups Student Awareness of Health Care Costs

Modification of traditional SOAP presentation to include discussion of value helps medical students
For new entries into health care with low back pain

Type of Provider Impacts Health Care Utilization in LBP

For new entries into care with low back pain, health care use up with physiatry versus primary care
Patients taking β-blockers may face heightened risks of cardiovascular complications during non-cardiac surgeries

β-Blockers May Up Risk of Surgical Complications for Some

Heightened risks of cardiovascular complications seen during non-cardiac surgeries
For patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty or total knee arthroplasty

Increased BMI Protective Against Blood Transfusions

Findings among patients undergoing total hip, knee arthroplasty