Hip Bone Mineral Density Tied to Knee Cartilage Defects
Bone density also tied to bone marrow lesions among those with knee osteoarthritis
No Effect of B Vitamin on Fracture Risk in Women at High CV Risk
No reduction in fracture risk or impact on change in markers of bone turnover for women at high CV risk
Osteoporosis Meds Up BMD in Nonmetastatic Prostate Cancer
Review shows improved bone mineral density in men receiving androgen deprivation therapy
Guidance Provided for Preventing Practice Billing Errors
Practices should have a compliance plan and policy and someone responsible for enforcing it
Reconstruction Method in Gastric CA Surgery Affects Bone Density
Billroth-I reconstruction better than Roux-en-Y for preventing bone mineral density loss
Moderate, Vigorous Activity Not Tied to More Elderly Falls
Falls in older women with high levels of physical activity also not more injurious
For Young Adults, Fractures Mainly Due to Severe Trauma
Younger people have greater proportion of fractures of hands and feet; few at osteoporotic sites
Revenue Exceeds Expenditures for Many ABMS Member Boards
Change in net balance of American Board of Medical Specialties member boards grew from 2003 to 2013
July 2017 Briefing – Orthopedics
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Orthopedics for July 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
Comprehensive Initiative Has Positive Impact on Opioid Rx
Reductions in all tracked outcomes, including 95% drop in brand name opioid-acetaminophen products