2016 Saw Increase in Number of Physicians Since 2010 Census
Increase in actively licensed U.S. physician-to-population ratio from 2010 to 2016
Infection Is Most Common Complication of Prostate Biopsy
Fluoroquinolone-resistant E. coli plays prominent role in infection; rates range from 0.1 to 7.0 percent
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, July 20-23
The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting The annual meeting of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine was held from...
AOSSM: New Surgical Option for Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears
Arthroscopic superior capsule reconstruction restores shoulder function, aids return to sports, work
Bariatric Surgery Delay Can Result in Worse Outcomes
Best results seen for those with preoperative BMI of less than 40 kg/m², researchers say
Vascular Targeted Photodynamic Tx Aids Low-Risk Prostate Cancer
Achieves an 82 percent rate of absent clinically significant cancer in treated lobes
No Need for Obese Patients to Lose Weight Before THR, TKR
Obese patients achieve about the same pain relief and improved function as normal-weight patients
Greater Engagement for Patients Who Read Visit Notes
Patients value confirming and remembering next steps, quicker access and results, sharing information
MYCN Copy Number Tied to Poor Features in Neuroblastoma
Patients with MYCN gain had inferior outcomes, including lowest response rate after chemo
Prevalence of Vertebral Fracture Varies With Assessment Method
Significantly different prevalence for quantitative morphometry, algorithm based qualitative methods
