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Healio Minute Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013 Edition: Nothing ‘casual’ about hip scopes, ICU rehab pays off, FDA warns LASIK providers

What just happened in medicine and why do you care?

Hip arthroscopy: There’s nothing ‘casual’ about it

Healio.com/Orthopedics: “Do not be a hero,” one meeting presenter warns fellow surgeons; be fully committed or refer. Read more.

As ICU survival increases, so do savings from early rehabilitation

Healio.com/Orthotics-Prosthetics: Earlier intervention shown to save hospitals money and improve eventual quality of life. Read more.

Postmenopausal timeline emerges more clearly, but with a catch

Healio.com/Endocrinology: Cognitive function suffers most in first year. Read more.

FDA puts misleading LASIK claims in sharp focus

Healio.com/Ophthalmology: Marketing consultant’s advice is simple: confront the risks. Read more.

Child flu vaccinations lag, despite prodding

Healio.com/Pediatrics: Five-year analysis shows rates lower than expected. Read more.