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High doses of vitamin D do not appear to protect postmenopausal women from osteoporosis

Bone Health Benefits Lacking for Vitamin D Supplements

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No increases seen in bone density, muscle mass, or mobility in postmenopausal women

July 2015 Briefing – Orthopedics

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Orthopedics for July 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
The American Medical Association is encouraging clinicians to share their perspectives on electronic heath records and the meaningful use program.

AMA Wants Doctor Input on EHRs, Meaningful Use

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Doctors encouraged to share stories, e-mail Congress members
From 2014 to 2024

U.S. Health Spending Projected to Rise 5.8 Percent By 2024

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Increase due to ACA coverage expansions, faster economic growth, population aging
Total knee arthroplasty can temporarily return the joint to an earlier

Total Knee Arthroplasty Effective Option for Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Procedure can 'turn back time' on the joints, at least temporarily
Resistance and "jump" training can improve bone health in moderately active middle-aged men with osteopenia

Targeted Exercises Can Boost Men’s Bone Health

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Findings for weight-lifting, jump training in middle-aged men with osteopenia
For obese individuals

Home-Based Device Beneficial for Obese Patients With Knee OA

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Biomechanical device tied to improvement in all gait parameters at three, 12 months
Led by the American Medical Association

U.S. Medical Groups Fighting Prescription Opioid Abuse

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Special Task Force aims to curb 'epidemic' of addiction to opioids such as Oxycontin, Vicodin
Vertebral osteomyelitis should be considered in cases of back or neck pain unresponsive to conservative measures and elevated inflammatory markers with or without fever

Recalcitrant Back Pain Could Be Vertebral Osteomyelitis

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New guidelines from ISDA alert doctors to this possibility
A young Baltimore boy has two new transplanted hands to replace ones he lost to amputation five years ago

Doctors Perform First Double Hand Transplant in a Child

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Boy, 8, lost limbs because of severe infection