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At one year post-anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

Knee OA One Year Post-ACL Reconstruction Common

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Tibiofemoral and patellofemoral MRI-OA evident in substantial number of patients in post-surgery knee
Older patients with a broken hip are more likely to die after the fracture if they're discharged from the hospital early

Shorter Hospital Stay Tied to Higher Mortality Post-Hip Fx

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Survival odds improve with longer stay
The number one determining factor for selecting a doctor is whether the physician is in-network

Patients Say Cost Matters Greatly in Choosing Doctor

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Reasons to leave include unprofessional staff, difficulty getting scheduled, long wait to see doctor
Doctors appear less likely to get divorced than most other health care professionals

Doctors, Pharmacists Least Likely Health Pros to Divorce

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But women physicians 1.5 times more likely than male counterparts
For older adults with physical impairments

Household Movement Benefits Elderly With Mobility Issues

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Less sedentary time translates into cardiovascular benefits
Fear of discrimination is a major reason why about one-third of lesbian

Fear of Discrimination Keeps Many LGBT Med Students Silent

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Thirty percent of LGBT surveyed said they didn't reveal sexual identity in medical school
Apology laws

Article Emphasizes Importance of Apology in Medical Error

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Apology laws unnecessary if physicians understand the importance of offering accountability
Significant risk factors for low back pain include fatigue

Fatigue, Distraction Play Role in Risk of Low Back Pain

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Another big culprit: manual labor that involves awkward positions
The Achilles tendon can handle downhill running better than previously thought; the key is to transition gradually to downhill running

Achilles Tendon Handles Downhill Running Better Than Thought

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The key is to transition gradually, researcher says
For older Medicare beneficiaries with a neuromusculoskeletal complaint

Rates of Injury From Chiropractic Care Assessed in Older Adults

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Among adults aged 66 to 99 years, chiropractic visit linked to lower risk of injury vs PCP assessment