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Pectoralis Major Tears Described in Deployed Military Personnel
All nine cases of injury identified during a four-month deployment cycle occurred during bench press
Bariatric Surgery Lessens Knee OA Pain More in Certain Patients
Younger patients, those without knee injury or other joint involvement see most improvement in pain
Bariatric Surgery Can Lead to Changes in Relationship Status
Increased incidence of divorce/separation in those in a relationship, and new relationship in single patients
Lower Thromboembolic Risk With New A-Fib After CABG Versus NVAF
Thromboembolic risk lower for postoperative atrial fibrillation s/p CABG versus nonvalvular a-fib
Novel Interstitium Has Been Identified in Human Tissues
Structure demonstrated to be part of the submucosa, supported by network of thick collagen bundles
Nurse Education Improves Post-Op Survival in Dementia Patients
Findings show lower post-surgical mortality among patients with Alzheimer's disease
Casting, Surgery Equivalent Over Long Term for Unstable Ankle Fx
Equivalent ankle function for older adults with acute unstable malleolar fractures three years later
2007-2013 Saw Increase in THA Revisions for 45- to 64-Year-Olds
Decrease seen for all other age groups; decreases in length of stay, hospital costs, complications in 2013
mHealth Program Increases Peak VO2 After Cardiac Rehab
Increase in absolute peak VO2 and in minutes of moderate-high physical activity/week
Children’s Hoverboard, Skateboard Injuries Are Similar
Fractures are most common diagnosis seen in both groups; wrist is most commonly injured body part
