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February 07, 2022
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Study offers quantitative support that UKA restores native knee kinematics better than TKA

Study offers quantitative support that UKA restores native knee kinematics better than TKA

TAMPA, Fla. — Results of a pilot study presented at the Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting provided quantitative evidence that unicompartmental knee arthroplasty restored native kinematics better than total knee arthroplasty.

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January 28, 2022
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Association between education, CV health varies by race, ethnicity

Association between education, CV health varies by race, ethnicity

Higher levels of education were associated with achieving more metrics of ideal CV health in white Americans, but not in Americans of other races and ethnicities, researchers reported.

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January 21, 2022
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Hooked on ID with Cornelius (Neil) J. Clancy, MD

Hooked on ID with Cornelius (Neil) J. Clancy, MD

I completed medical school and internal medicine residency in the years immediately before protease inhibitors against HIV reached the clinic.

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December 29, 2021
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'Modest' increase to Medicaid asset limits may boost eligibility for vulnerable seniors

'Modest' increase to Medicaid asset limits may boost eligibility for vulnerable seniors

Increasing asset limits placed on low-income Medicare beneficiaries seeking Medicaid supplemental coverage, which in many states have remained unchanged for 30 years, could increase eligibility by as much as 7.5%, according to researchers.

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December 22, 2021
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AKI episodes significantly impact patients’ physical, mental health

AKI episodes significantly impact patients’ physical, mental health

Among AKI survivors, 84% reported that the AKI episode significantly impacted their physical and emotional health, according to data published in Kidney 360.

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December 20, 2021
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Transverse, Z-type fractures linked with complications after clavicle fracture surgery

Transverse, Z-type fractures linked with complications after clavicle fracture surgery

TAMPA, Fla. — Results showed patients who undergo operative fixation of transverse or Z-type midshaft clavicle fractures may be at an increased risk for postoperative complications and may be better suited for a nonoperative approach.

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December 17, 2021
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Individuals with limited English proficiency more likely to not report CVD

Individuals with limited English proficiency more likely to not report CVD

Among patients with anginal symptoms, those with limited English proficiency were more likely not to report having CVD than those without limited English proficiency, researchers reported in JAMA Network Open.

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December 08, 2021
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Air pollution has various effects in fibrotic ILD

Air pollution has various effects in fibrotic ILD

Air pollution has various effects on patients with fibrotic interstitial lung disease, according to preliminary research presented at the PFF Summit.

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November 24, 2021
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Nurse-led palliative care intervention benefited patients with IPF, caregivers

Nurse-led palliative care intervention benefited patients with IPF, caregivers

A nurse-led early palliative care intervention improved knowledge and disease preparedness among patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and their caregivers, researchers reported in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society.

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November 12, 2021
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SITC presents annual awards highlighting achievements in cancer immunotherapy

SITC presents annual awards highlighting achievements in cancer immunotherapy

The Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer will honor several recipients with its annual awards, presented this week during its 36th Annual Meeting & Pre-Conference Programs.

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