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Runners who run very long distances suffer cartilage damage in their lower joints -- but the cartilage can regenerate

RSNA: Knee Cartilage Can Regenerate in Distance Runners

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Cartilage between knee, ankle, and foot joints has ability to regenerate, researchers suggest
Athletes who suffer a concussion can show signs of reduced cerebral blood flow

RSNA: Reduced Blood Flow in Brain Persists Post Concussion

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But preliminary study doesn't determine whether that is cause for concern
The use of social media channels and associated benefits for physicians are highlighted in a recent article published by the American Academy of Family Physicians. And guidelines are provided for physicians wishing to become active in social media.

AAFP Recommends Doctors Explore Use of Social Media

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Guidelines provided for physicians wishing to become more active in social media
Patients at VA hospitals who contracted Clostridium difficile following surgery were five times more likely to die and 12 times more likely to suffer postoperative morbidity

C. Difficile Infection Tied to Higher Risk of Post-Op Mortality

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Postoperative complications also increased in this patient population
There is confusion between patients and doctors about osteoarthritis and its context within multimorbidity

Confusion Surrounding Osteoarthritis in Primary Care

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Themes of complexity, dissonance, prioritization identified in video analysis of 19 OA consultations
Physicians should prescribe generic medications whenever possible

ACP: Physicians Should Prescribe Generic Meds If Possible

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Brand name medications not superior to molecularly identical generic medications
For one physician

Music Can Help Doctors Develop Relationships With Patients

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Cardiologist describes how showing her vulnerability through music has made her a better doctor
A low-volume

Bursts of High-Intensity Interval Training Beneficial for Older Men

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Sedentary men have improvement in peak power output after six-week HIIT intervention
Patients have a lack of understanding about spine surgeons' compensation

Patients Lack Understanding of Spinal Surgeon Compensation

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Survey shows discontinuity between spine surgeon compensation and patients' perceptions
Electronic portfolios are being used to transform medical students' assessments and track progress as students advance through medical training

E-Portfolio Developed to Assess Millennial Med Students

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Vanderbilt University School of Medicine has developed complex system to chart performance