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Orthopedics

Anatomic fit of precontoured extra-articular distal humeral locking plates: a cadaveric study.

Jun 03, 2021

Extra-articular distal humerus locking plates (EADHPs) are precontoured anatomical plates widely used to repair distal humeral extra-articular diaphyseal fractures. However, EADHPs frequently cause di...

Refracture after locking compression plate removal in displaced midshaft clavicle fractures after bony union: a retrospective study.

Jun 03, 2021

A midshaft clavicle fracture is a common fracture that typically responds well to open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF). However, refracture can occur after implant removal (IR). This study aime...

Osteoporosis, Low Bone Density May Contribute to Hearing Loss

Jun 02, 2021

TUESDAY, June 1, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Osteoporosis and low bone density (LBD) contribute to age-related hearing loss, according to a study published online May 24 in the Journal of the American Ge...

Arthroplasty, Arthrodesis Outcomes for Ankle Arthritis Examined

Jun 02, 2021

TUESDAY, June 1, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- For patients undergoing surgical treatment for end-stage ankle arthritis, those undergoing total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) and ankle arthrodesis (AA) have sign...

JAMA Journals Editor-in-Chief Steps Down After Deputy's Racism Comments

Jun 02, 2021

TUESDAY, June 1, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Because of controversial statements about racism made by a staff member, the editor-in-chief of JAMA and JAMA Network will step down on June 30, the American...

Duration of Antimicrobial Tx Key to Improving Outcome in Prosthetic Joint Infections

May 31, 2021

6-week course of antibiotics worse than 12-weeks Are shorter courses of antibiotic therapy after surgical management of prosthetic joint infection appropriate? According to a noninferiority study tha...

The Association Between Alterations in Redox Homeostasis, Cortisol, and Commonly Used Objective and Subjective Markers of Fatigue in American Collegiate Football.

May 31, 2021

To assess associations between a free oxygen radical test (FORT), free oxygen radical defense test (FORD), oxidative stress index, urinary cortisol, countermovement jump (CMJ), and subjective wellness...

A possible case of Langerhans-cell histiocytosis? Differential diagnosis in a rare case from the Late Antiquity Bavaria (Germany).

May 31, 2021

To outline the importance of accurate diagnosis in ancient rare diseases by presenting a possible case of Langerhans-cell histiocytosis.Skeletal elements from a well-preserved skeleton of a nine to el...

There is direct relationship between bone bridge length and coracoclavicular fixation resistance to failure: Biomechanical study in a porcine model.

May 31, 2021

This study aims to evaluate the relation between coracoclavicular resistance to failure and the distance between clavicular tunnels. The hypothesis is that a greater clavicular bone bridge between tun...

The impact of barium isotopes in radiopharmacy and nuclear medicine - From past to presence.

May 31, 2021

With the exception of beryllium, divalent cations of every alkaline earth metal are characterized by their calcimimetic behavior. Thus, in vivo biodistribution of these cations mostly occurs in form o...

Outcomes Poorer With Six Versus 12 Weeks of Antibiotics for PJI

May 28, 2021

THURSDAY, May 27, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Antibiotic therapy for six weeks is inferior to 12 weeks of therapy among patients with microbiologically confirmed prosthetic joint infections that are mana...

Brooks-LaSure Confirmed as CMS Head

May 27, 2021

WEDNESDAY, May 26, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Chiquita Brooks-LaSure was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on Tuesday as the new head of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.Brooks-LaSure, an Ob...

Enhanced oil recovery from fractured carbonate reservoirs using nanoparticles with low salinity water and surfactant: A review on experimental and simulation studies.

May 27, 2021

Nearly half of the world's oil reserves are found in carbonate reservoirs, which have heterogeneous formation characteristics and are naturally fractured. Because of the permeability contrast between ...

The prevalence of serious pathology in musculoskeletal physiotherapy patients - a nationwide register-based cohort study.

May 27, 2021

Musculoskeletal conditions are the single largest contributor to years lived with disability worldwide. Most musculoskeletal conditions can be managed in primary care, but for a small proportion of th...

Cranial Suture Evaluation in Pediatric Head Trauma: Importance in Differentiating Abusive From Accidental Injury.

May 27, 2021

Pediatric skull fracture association with the cranial sutures (crossing, widening, or contacting 2 or more cranial sutures) is suggestive of abusive injury. We studied the efficacy of head computed to...

A Multicenter, Randomized, Controlled Trial for Assessing the Usefulness of Suppressing Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Target Levels after Thyroid Lobectomy in Low to Intermediate Risk Thyroid Cancer Patients (MASTER): A Study Protocol.

May 27, 2021

Postoperative thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) suppression therapy is recommended for patients with intermediate- and high-risk differentiated thyroid cancer to prevent the recurrence of thyroid canc...

Oral, IV Tranexamic Acid Compared for Joint Replacement Surgery

May 26, 2021

WEDNESDAY, May 26, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Oral tranexamic acid (TXA) appears as effective as intravenous (IV) TXA in preventing blood loss in patients undergoing total knee and total hip replacement...

Severe Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Up After Bilateral Oophorectomy

May 26, 2021

WEDNESDAY, May 26, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Premenopausal women who undergo bilateral oophorectomy have an increased risk for severe carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), according to a study published online...

SARS-CoV-2 Reinfection Risk Low Among Health Care Workers

May 26, 2021

WEDNESDAY, May 26, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Health care workers (HCWs) are more likely to test positive with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection, and the risk for re...

Needle Size Not Tied to Postdural Puncture Headache in Orthopedic Patients

May 26, 2021

TUESDAY, May 25, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- No cases of postdural puncture headache (PDPH) were reported in a cohort of patients receiving spinal injections with smaller or larger needles for spinal ane...

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