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December 03, 2024
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AI significantly improves risk classification for prostate cancer metastasis

AI significantly improves risk classification for prostate cancer metastasis

An AI model classified risk for prostate cancer metastasis more accurately than standard guidelines, suggesting the approach could be used to reduce overtreatment or undertreatment.

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September 26, 2024
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HFSA scientific meeting canceled due to risks from Hurricane Helene

HFSA scientific meeting canceled due to risks from Hurricane Helene

The Heart Failure Society of America Annual Scientific Meeting scheduled to take place Sept. 27 to 30 in Atlanta has been canceled following declaration of a State of Emergency by the governor of Georgia due to Hurricane Helene.

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August 29, 2024
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Care partners of deaf and hard-of-hearing people with diabetes face unique challenges

Care partners of deaf and hard-of-hearing people with diabetes face unique challenges

Care partners of deaf and hard-of-hearing people with diabetes face several communication-related challenges that could be addressed through a specialized training program, according to two presenters.

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August 21, 2024
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Progression to overt hypothyroidism more likely with subclinical disease during pregnancy

Progression to overt hypothyroidism more likely with subclinical disease during pregnancy

Women with subclinical hypothyroidism during the first half of pregnancy are more likely to develop overt hypothyroidism 5 years after delivery than women with hypothyroxinemia, according to a study published in Thyroid.

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August 12, 2024
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Delivery at 39 weeks may optimize maternal, neonatal outcomes in mild chronic hypertension

Delivery at 39 weeks may optimize maternal, neonatal outcomes in mild chronic hypertension

Women with mild chronic hypertension induced at 37 weeks’ gestation saw no reduction in adverse maternal outcomes compared with women delivered at 39 weeks, but did experience increases in some neonatal complications, data show.

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May 10, 2024
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Panel: ’Every link on the chain’ must change to end drug shortages

Panel: ’Every link on the chain’ must change to end drug shortages

A National Comprehensive Cancer Network Annual Conference plenary session examined the impact of drug shortages on oncology care, as well as potential solutions.

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March 15, 2024
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Patellar component replacement in stage-one revision TKA for PJI may improve outcomes

Patellar component replacement in stage-one revision TKA for PJI may improve outcomes

SAN FRANCISCO — Results presented here showed replacing the patellar component in stage-one revision total knee arthroplasty may improve outcomes in patients with a periprosthetic joint infection.

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January 08, 2024
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VIDEO: Surgeon reviews factors to consider in MCL surgery when combined with ACL injury

VIDEO: Surgeon reviews factors to consider in MCL surgery when combined with ACL injury

WAILEA, Hawaii — At Orthopedics Today Hawaii, Robert T. Burks, MD, spoke about how and when orthopedic surgeons might consider MCL surgery when combined with an ACL injury.

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December 15, 2023
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Make the call to consider environmental sustainability in orthopedics

Make the call to consider environmental sustainability in orthopedics

A wide-reaching discussion has emerged in most major economic sectors surrounding the drivers of climate change and the opportunities to mitigate our negative impact on the planet.

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December 14, 2023
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At Issue: Antibiotic prophylaxis may be unnecessary for dental procedures after TJA

At Issue: Antibiotic prophylaxis may be unnecessary for dental procedures after TJA

Initially recommended for use prior to dental procedures for patients with cardiac conditions to prevent infective endocarditis, the use of antibiotic prophylaxis has also increased to include a variety of patient populations.

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