Number of Youth Soccer Injuries Up Over Last 25 Years
Concussion rate jumped almost 1,600 percent in same time period
Lean Processes Can Cut Wait Times at VA Hospitals
Drop in mean patient wait times for elective general surgical procedures; increase in operating volume
Non-Drug Methods Effective for Treating Some Pain Conditions
Approaches such as acupuncture, massage, and tai chi may ease discomfort
U/S Can Diagnose Compression of Deep Peroneal Nerve
Ultrasound exam identified presence of ganglion cyst, which was compressing lateral branch of DPN
August 2016 Briefing – Orthopedics
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, Cynical Hostility Influence Fall Risk in Women
Optimism linked to decreased risk of two or more falls; hostility linked to increased risk
FDA Approves Biosimilar Drug Erelzi for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Erelzi is a biosimilar for Enbrel; treats RA and other inflammatory diseases
iPad Works As Well As Sedative to Calm Children Preoperatively
Researchers found that children given iPads were easier to anesthetize than those given midazolam
Plain Radiography Can ID Changes in Gouty Tophi Size
Plain radiography can identify hypouricemic treatment response in patients with tophaceous gout
Endurance-Exercise-Induced Impairments in Atrial Function
In healthy adults, exercise-dose-dependent impairment in atrial function, mainly in right atrium
