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November 30, 2023
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VIDEO: Former football players exhibit high prevalence of OA, chronic pain

VIDEO: Former football players exhibit high prevalence of OA, chronic pain

In this video from the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Meeting, Adam Tenforde, MD, discussed the high prevalence of osteoarthritis and total joint arthroplasty among former football players.

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November 29, 2023
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VIDEO: Variety of conditions affect physical, mental function in former NFL players

VIDEO: Variety of conditions affect physical, mental function in former NFL players

In this video from the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Meeting, Adam Tenforde, MD, discussed the variety of conditions that can impact the physical and mental well-being of former athletes.

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November 29, 2023
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Joint statement calls for FDA to require drug trials to include people with obesity

Joint statement calls for FDA to require drug trials to include people with obesity

Five obesity advocacy organization have issued a joint statement asking the FDA to mandate that all drug approval trials include people with obesity.

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November 20, 2023
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Many patients with severe aortic stenosis untreated years after diagnosis

Many patients with severe aortic stenosis untreated years after diagnosis

SAN FRANCISCO — A large, real-world database analysis showed treatment rates for severe symptomatic aortic stenosis are low years after diagnosis, with mortality risk rising with aortic stenosis severity, researchers reported at TCT 2023.

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November 17, 2023
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Cardiologists push to restore virtual rehab as covered Medicare benefit

Cardiologists push to restore virtual rehab as covered Medicare benefit

Among the many changes brought by the COVID-19 pandemic was an abrupt switch from in-person to virtual cardiac rehabilitation, a shift that allowed easier access to a service that patients typically struggled to attend, seemingly overnight.

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November 13, 2023
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COVID-19 rebounds in one in five Paxlovid users

COVID-19 rebounds in one in five Paxlovid users

About 20% of patients with COVID-19 experienced virologic rebound after receiving Paxlovid, according to an observational study published in Annals of Internal Medicine.

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November 13, 2023
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Gender gap in life expectancy widens amid COVID-19, drug overdose crisis

Gender gap in life expectancy widens amid COVID-19, drug overdose crisis

The gender gap in life expectancy in the United States has grown in recent years, with women living nearly 6 years longer than men on average, according to the results of a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine.

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November 13, 2023
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Cancer immunotherapy diminishes peak COVID-19 vaccine antibody response

Cancer immunotherapy diminishes peak COVID-19 vaccine antibody response

Anti-PD-1 therapy reduces de novo production of spike-specific antibodies following vaccination from SARS-CoV-2, according to study findings presented at Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer Annual Meeting.

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November 13, 2023
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Testosterone treatment boosts hemoglobin levels for older men with anemia

Testosterone treatment boosts hemoglobin levels for older men with anemia

Testosterone therapy increases hemoglobin levels for older men with anemia and is linked to a lower likelihood for developing anemia for men without the condition, according to study data.

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November 01, 2023
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VIDEO: 3D, 4D imaging expand understanding of trochlear dysplasia, patellar instability

VIDEO: 3D, 4D imaging expand understanding of trochlear dysplasia, patellar instability

In this video, Miho J. Tanaka, MD, PhD, discussed the use of 3D and 4D imaging to better understand the role of trochlear dysplasia for surgical decision-making in patients with patellar instability.

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