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January 03, 2025
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Foot strike pattern, shoe type may be associated with injuries in endurance runners

Foot strike pattern, shoe type may be associated with injuries in endurance runners

Results showed self-detection of foot strike pattern may decrease the risk of running-related injuries in endurance runners. However varying characteristics in footwear may impact athletes’ ability to accurately detect foot strike patterns.

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January 02, 2025
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Telehealth for orthopedic oncology may be cost-effective vs. in-office visits

Telehealth for orthopedic oncology may be cost-effective vs. in-office visits

Use of telehealth for patients who require orthopedic oncological care may yield cost savings with noninferior clinical outcomes vs. in-office visits, according to published results.

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December 08, 2024
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ASH honors quality improvement champions

ASH honors quality improvement champions

ASH has announced its three inaugural quality improvement champions.

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November 12, 2024
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VIDEO: Connecting with clinic staff may boost belonging, engagement

VIDEO: Connecting with clinic staff may boost belonging, engagement

In this video from the Academic Orthopaedic Consortium Business & Leadership Symposium, Thomas Krupko, MD, discussed changes made at his institution that have shifted the culture regarding staff belonging and engagement.

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September 13, 2024
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Novel AI model may predict which patients with cancer are at risk for chronic pain

Novel AI model may predict which patients with cancer are at risk for chronic pain

A multi-institutional team of researchers developed an AI model designed to predict which patients with breast cancer are most likely to experience chronic pain.

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August 03, 2024
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Low intake of extra-virgin olive oil within whole-food, plant-based diet may lower LDL

Low intake of extra-virgin olive oil within whole-food, plant-based diet may lower LDL

Decreased intake of extra-virgin olive oil within a whole-food, plant-based diet may help to lower LDL among individuals at risk for atherosclerotic CVD, according to a study published in Journal of the American Heart Association.

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July 22, 2024
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Conference will explore how to optimize social media communication to advance cancer care

Conference will explore how to optimize social media communication to advance cancer care

The social media revolution in oncology is well under way.

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June 28, 2024
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Narcolepsy tied to elevated risk for heart disease, regardless of sleep apnea status

Narcolepsy tied to elevated risk for heart disease, regardless of sleep apnea status

People with narcolepsy were more likely than propensity score-matched people without narcolepsy to develop heart disease, regardless of sleep apnea status, according to a retrospective cohort study.

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May 29, 2024
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mRNA vaccine reprograms immune system to attack glioblastoma

mRNA vaccine reprograms immune system to attack glioblastoma

An mRNA cancer vaccine developed at University of Florida may have the ability to reprogram the immune system against glioblastoma, findings of a first-in-human trial showed.

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January 16, 2024
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Poverty, chronic inflammation have ‘synergistic’ impact driving all-cause, cancer mortality

Poverty, chronic inflammation have ‘synergistic’ impact driving all-cause, cancer mortality

Poverty and chronic inflammation together may have a “synergistic” impact leading to higher all-cause mortality, including a 127% increased heart disease mortality risk and a 196% higher risk for cancer mortality, according to data.

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