Orthopedics

A sizable gender gap evident for risk of depression and anxiety

The pandemic has exacerbated health care disparities for minorities and underserved communities

COVID-19 vaccination coverage increased from 36.1 to 60.2 percent from January to April 2021, then slowed, reaching 70.0 percent as of Sept. 15

In patients undergoing knee arthroplasty, postoperative incidence of venous thromboembolism lower with milvexian versus enoxaparin

No difference seen in Numerical Pain Rating Scale mean pain score for patients receiving strong versus mild opioids

EaseVRx system uses number of cognitive behavioral therapy methods to achieve pain relief

Increases in sleep hours and use of mental health services, decrease in work hours occurred in parallel to decrease in depressive symptoms

Among adults aged 18 to 64 years, 14.0 percent were uninsured, 21.6 percent had public coverage, 66.3 percent had private health coverage

Frequency of THA for osteonecrosis increased, while frequency of THA for inflammatory arthritis decreased from 2000 to 2016

If confirmed by the Senate, Califf will direct an agency responsible for more than $2.8 trillion worth of food, medical products, and tobacco