Surgery Can Benefit T2DM Control for Patients With Lumbar Stenosis
Post-op HbA1c changes linked to improvement in Oswestry Disability Index, JOA, JOABPEQ scores
Gout Linked to Increased Hip Fracture Risk in Women
Women with history of gout have significantly increased hip, but not wrist, fracture risk
NSAIDs Found to Be of Little Benefit to Patients With Back Pain
Patients who took NSAIDs were also 2.5 times more likely to suffer gastrointestinal side effects
January 2017 Briefing – Orthopedics
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Orthopedics for January 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
NATA Issues Clinical Guidance on Acute Skin Trauma in Sports
Guidelines intended for certified athletic trainer/others participating in athletic health care
Musculoskeletal Low Back Pain Common in School-Aged Children
Sports injuries are just one frequent cause, researchers say
Strategies Presented for Addressing Uncompensated Time
Strategies include limiting tasks to those that require medical license, streamlining portal messages
Most PCPs Oppose Complete Repeal of the Affordable Care Act
Though many would support changes, only 15 percent want law completely dismantled
‘Opt Out’ Doesn’t Increase Access to Anesthesia Care
No increase in number of patients traveling outside home zip code, except for total hip arthroplasty
CVD, Osteoporosis Risk Up for Young Thyroid Cancer Survivors
More people are living with other serious health conditions resulting from treatment, researchers say
