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The incidence of hip fracture and post-hip fracture mortality are increased for patients with non-dialysis-requiring chronic kidney disease

Hip Fracture Incidence Up With Non-Dialysis-Requiring CKD

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Increased age-standardized rates of hip fracture, post-hip fracture mortality, higher resource use
Recognizing the unique role of patients and their expertise within the physician-patient interaction can help to prevent non-adherence based on disagreement

Recognition of Patient Expertise Can Improve Adherence

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Recognizing patient expertise in treatment decision can prevent nonadherence based on disagreement
Uninsurance rates have decreased since the introduction of the Affordable Care Act

Remaining Uninsured May Be Difficult to Reach Via ACA

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Reaching the remaining uninsured may be difficult due to lack of Medicaid expansion on the state level
Total knee arthroplasty patients are usually instructed to wait two weeks after surgery to take a shower to reduce the risk of infection; however

Showering Just Days After TKA Does Not Up Infection Risk

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Getting area wet before sutures or staples are removed doesn't seem to raise infection risk
For medial elbow pain

U/S + MR Arthrography Best for Medial Elbow Pain Assessment

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Improved specificity, sensitivity, and accuracy for diagnosing ulnar collateral ligament tears
In a sign that the opioid epidemic might be waning

Opioid Prescriptions Drop for First Time in Two Decades

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Several health data companies report a 12 to 18 percent drop in prescriptions since 2012
Strategies can be employed to maximize the amount of time available for patient care by streamlining revenue-related processes

Strategies Can Help Streamline Revenue-Related Processes

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They can be employed to help maximize amount of time available for patient care
Thirty percent of female physicians face sexual harassment on the job

Sexual Harassment Experienced by One-Third of Female Doctors

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And two-thirds say they experience gender bias in workplace
Full-time physicians reporting worsening burnout or decreased job satisfaction are more likely to reduce their work hours

Burnout, Lack of Job Satisfaction Driving Doctors to Cut Hours

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Full-time physicians reporting worsening burnout or decreasing job satisfaction more likely to cut hours
For knee osteoarthritis

Tai Chi Deemed Beneficial for Knee Osteoarthritis

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Similar benefits for Tai Chi, physical therapy; benefits of Tai Chi consistent across instructors