Many Still on Opioids Six Months After Total Joint Arthroplasty
Study findings highlight growing epidemic
Patients Like to See Physicians Wearing White Coats
Patients prefer doctors who wear 'professional' attire, survey finds
AMA Module Promotes Training of Medical Assistants
Module contributed by medical group in New Jersey includes interactive learning, eliminates testing
May 2016 Briefing – Orthopedics
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Orthopedics for May 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
Vigilance Urged for Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia
Heparin should be terminated on suspicion of HIT; alternative anticoagulants recommended
Thigh Muscle Strength Predicts Knee Replacement Risk in Women
For women, but not men, knee extensor strength at time 0 significantly lower in patients than controls
AHRQ Communication Toolkit Can Help After Patient Harm Occurs
Toolkit helps patients, families, clinicians, and administrators discuss what happened
Glucocorticoid Use Ups Diabetes Risk in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Risk influenced by dosage and duration of treatment for glucocorticoid use in past six months
Hip Fracture Incidence Up With Non-Dialysis-Requiring CKD
Increased age-standardized rates of hip fracture, post-hip fracture mortality, higher resource use
Recognition of Patient Expertise Can Improve Adherence
Recognizing patient expertise in treatment decision can prevent nonadherence based on disagreement
