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Lean Processes Can Cut Wait Times at VA Hospitals

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Drop in mean patient wait times for elective general surgical procedures; increase in operating volume
Non-drug methods of managing pain from conditions such as headaches and arthritis appear to be effective

Non-Drug Methods Effective for Treating Some Pain Conditions

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Approaches such as acupuncture, massage, and tai chi may ease discomfort
Sonography is important for diagnosing compression of branches of the deep peroneal nerve

U/S Can Diagnose Compression of Deep Peroneal Nerve

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Ultrasound exam identified presence of ganglion cyst, which was compressing lateral branch of DPN

August 2016 Briefing – Orthopedics

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Orthopedics for August 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
Optimism is associated with a decreased fall risk and cynical hostility with an increased fall risk for women

Optimism, Cynical Hostility Influence Fall Risk in Women

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Optimism linked to decreased risk of two or more falls; hostility linked to increased risk
A new biological drug to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory diseases has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

FDA Approves Biosimilar Drug Erelzi for Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Erelzi is a biosimilar for Enbrel; treats RA and other inflammatory diseases
iPads work as well as conventional sedatives to calm anxious children before surgery

iPad Works As Well As Sedative to Calm Children Preoperatively

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Researchers found that children given iPads were easier to anesthetize than those given midazolam
For patients with tophaceous gout

Plain Radiography Can ID Changes in Gouty Tophi Size

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Plain radiography can identify hypouricemic treatment response in patients with tophaceous gout
During endurance exercise

Endurance-Exercise-Induced Impairments in Atrial Function

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In healthy adults, exercise-dose-dependent impairment in atrial function, mainly in right atrium
College football players face greatest risk for exertional heat illness during the start of preseason play

Heat Illness Risk Highest in Early Preseason College Football

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Coaches, trainers need to be aware of heat illness symptoms, researchers say