Preprint, Peer-Reviewed Pairs of Studies Generally Concordant
Sample sizes, primary end points, interpretations mainly concordant for studies published on medRxiv, then in journals
RSNA: Corticosteroid Injections Appear to Worsen Knee Osteoarthritis
Corticosteroids linked to progression of knee OA based on whole-organ magnetic resonance imaging scores, KL grade
Antidepressants Have Small Benefit for Pain, Function in OA
However, total adverse events occur more often in patients receiving antidepressants versus placebo
ACR: Genicular Nerve Block Offers Short-Term Pain Relief for Knee OA
Improvements seen in pain scores for patients receiving genicular nerve block at two, four, eight, and 12 weeks
FDA: Patients Should Be Cautious When Using Online Pharmacies to Buy Meds
Red flags include pharmacies that do not require a doctor's prescription or have a licensed pharmacist to answer questions
FDA Oversight of Clinical Trials Described as ‘Grossly Inadequate’
Article describes inadequate oversight relating to development of COVID-19 vaccines and predating the pandemic
Multidimensional Factors Shaped Physician Stress During Pandemic
Physicians' perceptions of occupational stress at individual level were shaped by stressors within and across four levels
Outcomes Similar for Total Ankle Replacement, Ankle Fusion in OA
No clinically or statistically significant difference seen in mean change in Manchester-Oxford Foot Questionnaire walking/standing domain scores
Delivery Methods Compared for Osteoarthritis Intervention
Pain reduction seen for in-person or digital delivery of education and exercise instruction for hip, knee osteoarthritis
Hip Brace May Slow Hip Displacement in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Improvements also seen in caregiver-reported quality of life for children with nonambulatory cerebral palsy
