NYU Langone Health
Increased incidence of early-onset colorectal cancer driven primarily by white individuals
Incidence of early-onset colorectal cancer has increased in the United States over the past 2 decades, but trends vary considerably by race and ethnicity, according to study results published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
Real-component, all-cement articulating spacers clear prosthetic infection equally well
SAN DIEGO — A study designed to determine the optimal articulating knee spacer for two-stage exchange in prosthetic joint infection cases showed similar efficacy and range of motion for two types of spacers studied, a presenter said.
AAOS works to stay ahead of evolving health care system
SAN DIEGO — As health care continues to rapidly change and evolve, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons has worked to help orthopedic surgeons stay ahead of the curve.
Married patients may have quicker recovery after TJA vs unmarried patients
SAN DIEGO — Patients undergoing total joint arthroplasty who were married had quicker recovery and improved outcomes compared with patients who were not married, according to results.
Malignancy found in 25% of adults eligible for thyroid radiofrequency ablation
More than two-thirds of adults who underwent surgery for benign thyroid disease at a California health center were eligible for thyroid radiofrequency ablation, according to study findings published in Surgery.
Diagnosing 'COVID toes' and other challenges in the derm-rheum overlap
So-called “COVID toes” and other cutaneous manifestations of the virus are not the only dermatologic challenges that a rheumatologist may face, according to a presenter at the 2021 Congress of Clinical Rheumatology-East.
Detailed physical exam, medical history key to 'ruling out' dermatomyositis from lupus
A thorough physical exam and attention to a patient’s medical history are integral to differentiating dermatomyositis from cutaneous dermatomyositis with similar features, according to a presenter here.
Lower prosthetic joint infection rate seen with aspirin thromboprophylaxis vs other agents
Results of a study showed aspirin was linked with lower rates of early, deep prosthetic joint infection after primary total knee arthroplasty vs. non-aspirin chemoprophylaxis, a presenter said.
Mayo Clinic ranked No. 1 hospital for diabetes, endocrinology
The Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, was once again ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 hospital in the country for diabetes and endocrinology, according to its 2021-2022 Best Hospitals rankings.