Knee, Hip Arthroplasty Tied to Increased Short-Term MI Risk
Increased risk of myocardial infarction in first post-op month; but not during overall follow-up
Cancers Differ in Indigenous, Non-Indigenous Populations
Generally, indigenous cancer rates lower, except for lung cancer in men, cervical in women
North American Spine Society, Oct. 14-17
The North American Spine Society 30th Annual Meeting The annual meeting of the North American Spine Society was held from October 14 to...
Patterns of Pediatric Mandible Fx Vary With Age, Sex
Younger patients, females more likely to have condyle fractures, fractures caused by falls
Review Links Lipid Profiles With Tendon Health
Altered tendon structure or pain linked to higher total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides
Safety-Net Hospitals Have Higher Costs, Worse Outcomes
Found to have higher mortality, readmission, surgical costs after controlling for patient factors
Early Physical Therapy Shows Limited Value in Low Back Pain
Significant improvement in disability; improvement modest and not seen at one-year follow-up
American Society for Bone and Mineral Research, Oct. 9-12
The American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR) annual meeting The annual meeting of the American Society for Bone and...
Hospital Factors Can Overcome ‘Weekend Effect’
Improved staffing; electronic records; additional inpatient, aftercare resources help
Americans Spend More on Health Care, but Fare Worse
Comparison with 12 industrialized nations shows more money spent, but life expectancy is lowest
