Loyola University
Re-reduction of pediatric both bone forearm fractures may not improve outcomes
SAN DIEGO — Results presented here showed repeat closed reduction for both bone forearm fractures in patients older than 8 years resulted in a higher rate of pronosupination deficit and decreased functional outcomes.
Female residents may have fewer research publications, lower H-indices vs. male residents
Although male and female residents had similar rates of first author publication, results presented here showed female residents had fewer publications overall, lower H-indices and fewer first author publications.
Study finds no associations between various mental health conditions and results after TJA
Published results showed no statistically significant associations between mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma and schizophrenia, and outcomes after total joint arthroplasty.
Icosapent ethyl positively impacts coronary physiology on FFR-CT
In statin-treated patients with CAD and elevated triglycerides, icosapent ethyl benefited coronary physiology as assessed by CT-derived fractional flow reserve compared with placebo, according to new data from the EVAPORATE trial.
Bednar named associate executive director of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Michael S. Bednar, MD, has been named associate executive director of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, according to a press release.
Return-to-play protocol ‘essential’ for elite athletes at risk for sudden cardiac death
NEW ORLEANS — Elite athletes with genetic risk for sudden cardiac death can safely return to play with a shared decision-making model that includes careful evaluation, risk stratification and tailoring of genetic heart disease therapy.
American Orthopaedic Association names Alexander J. Ghanayem, MD, FAOA, president-elect
The American Orthopaedic Association has announced Alexander J. Ghanayem, MD, FAOA, as its president-elect, according to a press release.
New component spacer for knee infection may reduce infection, improve functional outcomes
Results showed a new femoral component antibiotic spacer for knee periprosthetic joint infection had similar infection control rates, increased knee range of motion and improved ambulatory status compared with contemporary counterparts.
People with debt burden significantly more likely to attempt suicide
Debt burden significantly increased risk for suicide attempt, according to results of a national study of adults in the United States published in Journal of Clinical Psychiatry.
Insurance covers CKD nutrition therapy, but many medical providers and dieticians unaware
Although most insurance providers, including Medicare and private insurers, cover medical nutrition therapy for individuals with chronic kidney disease, few patients ever meet with a registered dietician.