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Maci (autologous cultured chondrocytes on porcine collagen membrane) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to repair symptomatic

FDA OKs Autologous Cellularized Scaffold for Knee Cartilage Repair

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For symptomatic, full-thickness cartilage defects of the knee in adult patients
While shock-absorbing insoles may not help prevent injury

Little Evidence Shock-Absorbing Insoles Prevent Injury, Fracture

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But custom-made foot orthotics might help, researchers report
In a position statement published online Dec. 5 in the Journal of Athletic Training

Recommendations Developed for Sport-Related Dental Injuries

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Recommendations relate to planning considerations, education, and mouthguard efficacy
The prevalence of disability is 2.7 percent among medical students at U.S. allopathic medical schools

Prevalence of Disability 2.7 Percent at U.S. Medical Schools

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Most common disability is ADHD followed by learning disabilities and psychological disabilities
Specific learning interventions may improve emotional well-being among medical students

Learning Interventions Can Improve Med Student Well-Being

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Environmental interventions such as pass/fail grading system, mental health programs beneficial
For older adults

Post-Op Readmission Linked to Delays in Functional Recovery

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Having two or more readmissions within 18 months linked to elevated risk of dependence in IADL, ADL
The prevalences of depression or depressive symptoms and suicide ideation are 27.2 and 11.1 percent

Depression, Suicide Ideation Prevalent in Medical Students

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Prevalence of depression or depressive symptoms is 27.2 percent; suicide ideation, 11.1 percent
A minority of patients with postconcussion syndrome recover

Many With Postconcussion Syndrome Don’t Recover

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Only 27 percent of population recovered; 67 percent of those who recovered did so in first year
The use of thromboprophylaxis seems not to prevent venous thromboembolism after knee arthroplasty or casting of the lower leg

Thromboprophylaxis Not Effective After Knee Arthroplasty, Casting

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Does not prevent venous thromboembolism after knee arthroplasty, casting of lower leg

November 2016 Briefing – Orthopedics

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Orthopedics for November 2016. This roundup includes the latest...