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Low Back Pain Also May Resolve in Some After Hip Replacement
Authors say careful evaluation of hip, back pain can help surgeons decide order of hip, spine intervention
Daily Coffee May Lower Risk for Developing Arrhythmia
Each additional cup tied to further decrease in arrhythmia risk
Upping High-Quality, Whole-Grain Carbs May Lower Risk for T2DM
Higher intake of low-quality carbohydrates tied to higher T2DM risk only when replacing saturated fat
ASCO: Drop in Cancer Mortality Greater With Medicaid Expansion
Estimated 785 fewer cancer deaths in 2017 in states that expanded Medicaid
ASCO: At-Home Ovarian, Breast Cancer Genetic Testing Feasible
Testing without the traditional office visits and counseling poses no additional stress to women
ASCO: Mortality High for Cancer Patients With COVID-19
Factors linked to 30-day mortality include age, male sex, smoking status, comorbidities, active cancer
Exposure to Urban Air Pollution May Up Risk of Multiple Sclerosis
Adjusted risk 29 percent higher among those residing in more urbanized areas
ASCO: Relugolix Superior to Leuprolide in Advanced Prostate Cancer
And, enzalutamide improves median overall survival in nonmetastatic, castration-resistant prostate cancer
AAOS: Opioid Prescribing Down for Minor Ortho Injuries in Youth
However, 54.3 percent of patients received at least one dose of opioid during ED or clinic visit
AAOS: QR Codes on Children’s Casts May Be Useful for Care Info
In many cases, scanning the code keeps patients from needing to contact the treating physician
