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March 23, 2023
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VIDEO: Surgeon volume associated with revision surgery after total shoulder arthroplasty

VIDEO: Surgeon volume associated with revision surgery after total shoulder arthroplasty

LAS VEGAS — In this video from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, Jon J.P. Warner, MD, FAAOS, discussed the association between surgeon annual volume and revision surgery after total shoulder arthroplasty.

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March 21, 2023
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VIDEO: Physical therapy after TJA can be done in the home

VIDEO: Physical therapy after TJA can be done in the home

LAS VEGAS — In this video from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, Richard Iorio, MD, FAAOS, spoke about the state of physical therapy after total joint replacement.

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March 14, 2023
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VIDEO: Knee position can influence patellar height in patella alta assessment

VIDEO: Knee position can influence patellar height in patella alta assessment

LAS VEGAS — When assessing patella alta during the management of patellar instability, knee position can influence the measurement of patellar height at the time of radiographs, according to results.

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March 09, 2023
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Simulation model provides range of outcomes for different AAV therapy strategies

Simulation model provides range of outcomes for different AAV therapy strategies

A new simulation model can predict a range of clinical outcomes for various therapy strategies in patients with ANCA-associated vasculitis, according to data published in Arthritis Care & Research.

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February 22, 2023
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Vedolizumab may help prevent lower GI acute GVHD after unrelated stem cell transplant

Vedolizumab may help prevent lower GI acute GVHD after unrelated stem cell transplant

Vedolizumab showed greater efficacy than placebo when added to standard prophylaxis for prevention of lower gastrointestinal acute graft-versus-host disease after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, according to a study.

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February 21, 2023
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Fracture liaison services, zoledronic acid infusion improved osteoporosis treatment rates

Fracture liaison services, zoledronic acid infusion improved osteoporosis treatment rates

Published results showed integration of fracture liaison and orthopedic services, as well as inpatient zoledronic acid administration, may improve osteoporosis pharmacotherapy rates among patients with fragility fractures.

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February 09, 2023
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Gluconic acid level may predict hypertension, stroke in Black adults

Gluconic acid level may predict hypertension, stroke in Black adults

Elevated gluconic acid, a plasma metabolite, could be a potential race-specific indicator of hypertension and ischemic stroke among Black adults, according to a study presented at the International Stroke Conference.

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January 30, 2023
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Artificial intelligence tool may help predict lung cancer risk regardless of smoking history

Artificial intelligence tool may help predict lung cancer risk regardless of smoking history

An artificial intelligence tool predicted a person’s lung cancer risk after analyzing a single low-dose CT scan, according to study results.

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January 24, 2023
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FDA approves bexagliflozin for adults with type 2 diabetes

FDA approves bexagliflozin for adults with type 2 diabetes

The FDA approved bexagliflozin, an oral SGLT2 inhibitor, to improve glycemic control for adults with type 2 diabetes, according to a company press release.

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January 19, 2023
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Vaccinated patients with SARDs less likely to exhibit lingering COVID-19 symptoms

Vaccinated patients with SARDs less likely to exhibit lingering COVID-19 symptoms

Patients with systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 are less likely to experience long COVID symptoms, compared with unvaccinated patients, according to data.

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