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The number of mobile health apps is continuing to increase and doctors are embracing this trend

Mobile Health App Use Continuing to Increase

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More than one-third of doctors recommended mobile health apps to their patients in past year
About 6.1 percent of U.S. allopathic medical school seniors in the National Resident Matching Program were not placed into first-year residency positions

2015 Match Sees High Proportion of Unmatched Seniors

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2015 Match included largest number of registrants on record; all-time high in terms of positions offered

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, March 24-28

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The 2015 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons The annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons was held...
Burnout can be prevented if physicians are aware of the warning signs

Physicians Should Be Aware of Signs of Burnout

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Stress is major predictor for burnout among doctors; operating in high-stress environment also harmful
For obese patients with lumbar spinal stenosis

E-Health Intervention Feasible in Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

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Increase in physical activity and weight loss for many obese patients with LSS
Patients who choose at-home physical therapy instead of in-patient rehabilitation after knee replacement surgery do just as well when it comes to complications

AAOS: Just Home Rehab May Be Enough Post Knee Surgery

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People do just as well with in-home physical therapy, researchers find
Many people who've had hip replacement surgery might safely be able to drive as soon as two weeks after the procedure

AAOS: Driving Two Weeks Post Hip Replacement May Be OK

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Many patients regain their presurgery brake reaction times within two weeks after surgery
Between 2002 and 2011

AAOS: Hip Replacement Surgery Up in Younger Americans

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Over 10 years, rate of surgeries nearly doubled for those ages 45 to 64
A new study suggests that runners over the age of 30 who transition from traditional running shoes to minimalist shoes should do so cautiously to avoid injury. The findings are scheduled to be presented this week at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

AAOS: Minimalist Running Shoes May Need Longer Transition

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People over 30 may take more time to safely adjust to 'minimalist' shoes
Young baseball players often feel pressure from parents or coaches to continue playing despite arm pain

AAOS: Many Parents Unaware of Youth Pitching Guidelines

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Also, young players feel pressure from parents or coaches to continue playing despite arm pain