Knee, Hip Arthroplasty Tied to Increased Short-Term MI Risk
Increased risk of myocardial infarction in first post-op month; but not during overall follow-up
Longer QRS Duration Predicts Cardiac Death, Heart Attack
Findings in patients with known, suspected coronary artery disease
Patterns of Pediatric Mandible Fx Vary With Age, Sex
Younger patients, females more likely to have condyle fractures, fractures caused by falls
CDC: Prescribing Practices Key to Curbing Rx Abuse
Small number of doctors write most opioid prescriptions, study finds
Stroke Risk Higher for People With High-Strain Jobs
Findings more pronounced for ischemic stroke, significant only in women
Enterovirus D68 Doesn’t Raise Mortality Risk in Children
But it increases the likelihood of respiratory distress compared with rhinovirus, non-EV-D68
About 23,000 ER Visits/Year for Supplement-Linked Side Effects
Visits often involve adults aged 20 to 34 years and unsupervised children
Early Physical Therapy Shows Limited Value in Low Back Pain
Significant improvement in disability; improvement modest and not seen at one-year follow-up
Some Changes Seen in Line With ‘Choosing Wisely’ Initiative
Declines in two of seven recommendations: imaging for headache, cardiac imaging for low-risk patients
Intervention Cuts Contamination in Protective Gear Removal
Contamination of skin or clothing common in personnel removing personal protective equipment
