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March 14, 2025
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GLP-1 drugs may extend life, graft survival for kidney transplant recipients with diabetes

GLP-1 drugs may extend life, graft survival for kidney transplant recipients with diabetes

For kidney transplant recipients with type 2 diabetes, use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists was associated with improved long-term graft survival and overall survival, according to study data.

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March 03, 2025
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Psilocybin may improve mental health of people with cancer

Psilocybin may improve mental health of people with cancer

Psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy significantly improved a range of psychiatric symptoms among people with cancer, according to research published in Nature Mental Health.

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February 17, 2025
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65-year-old man with atraumatic cervicothoracic spontaneous epidural hematoma

65-year-old man with atraumatic cervicothoracic spontaneous epidural hematoma

A 65-year-old man presented to the ED with 1 day of acute onset mid-thoracic and low back pain, difficulty ambulating and paresthesias in bilateral upper and lower extremities.

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January 11, 2025
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NYU Langone acquires Rothman Orthopaedics of Greater New York

NYU Langone acquires Rothman Orthopaedics of Greater New York

NYU Langone Health and NYU Langone Orthopedics announced the acquisition of Rothman Orthopaedics of Greater New York, as well as three new practice locations, according to a press release.

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January 06, 2025
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Osteoporosis prevalence high for all races, incomes undergoing lung cancer screening

Osteoporosis prevalence high for all races, incomes undergoing lung cancer screening

Osteoporosis prevalence is high for patients undergoing lung cancer screening, regardless of race, ethnicity and income, but CT with AI detects osteoporosis and body composition without additional testing or radiation, researchers reported.

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December 17, 2024
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In-office needle arthroscopy may be effective for superior labral tear debridement

In-office needle arthroscopy may be effective for superior labral tear debridement

Superior labrum anterior to posterior tears are commonly observed in overhead athletes and can significantly impact shoulder performance.

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December 17, 2024
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Anterior oblique ligament reconstruction for pediatric carpometacarpal joint instability

Anterior oblique ligament reconstruction for pediatric carpometacarpal joint instability

A 10-year-old female patient with no pertinent medical or surgical history presented to the orthopedic hand surgeon 2.5 weeks after hitting the dorsal aspect of her left thumb on her desk while playing at school.

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December 16, 2024
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Patients with familial primary emergency contact may have improved outcomes after TJA

Patients with familial primary emergency contact may have improved outcomes after TJA

Published results showed patients with a familial emergency contact, such as a spouse or first- and second-degree relative, may have better outcomes after total hip or knee arthroplasty vs. patients with a non-familial emergency contact.

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December 03, 2024
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High comorbidity burden may negatively impact cost-effectiveness of TKA

High comorbidity burden may negatively impact cost-effectiveness of TKA

Inpatient total knee arthroplasty for patients with a high comorbidity burden may not be cost-effective, as published results showed increased procedural costs were not met with increased hospital revenue in this patient population.

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November 21, 2024
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VIDEO: Similar wound complication rates after TJR with betadine wash vs. vancomycin powder

VIDEO: Similar wound complication rates after TJR with betadine wash vs. vancomycin powder

DALLAS — Results showed betadine wash, vancomycin powder and betadine wash plus vancomycin powder had no differences in wound complication, superficial infection and deep periprosthetic joint infection rates after total joint replacement.

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