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DOJ charges 412 people with $1.3 billion in Medicare fraud
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The New York Times reports that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has charged 412 people, including approximately 50 physicians, with Medicare fraud.
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Combination antimicrobial prophylaxis may not reduce risk of SSI for joint arthroplasty patients
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A study published online in the journal PLoS Medicine finds no association between use of combination antimicrobial prophylaxis and a reduction in incidence of surgical site infection (SSI) for joint arthroplasty procedures.
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Many opioid prescriptions may contain errors
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A study published online in the Journal of Opioid Management suggests that many opioid prescriptions contain errors and deviate from guidelines. The researchers conducted a retrospective review of 510 opioid prescriptions processed at a single outpatient pharmacy during June 2016.
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Regions Hospital/University of Minnesota Geriatric Orthopaedic Trauma Fellow 2019-2020
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Regions Hospital/University of Minnesota is seeking a qualified candidate to fill one Geriatric Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship position for 2019-2020 academic year, beginning on August 1, 2019.
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Gap Year, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Research Fellowship, Hospital for Special Surgery, ACL Biomechanics
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A research fellowship working with the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Biomechanics Research Team at Hospital for Special Surgery is immediately available. The research opportunity involves working closely with a group of surgeons and engineers focused on understanding the biomechanical impact of ACL injury and reconstruction on knee function and clinical outcome. The team consists of surgeons in the Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service at HSS including Drs. Thomas Wickiewicz, Andrew Pearle, and Danyal Nawabi, and Scientists within the Biomechanics Department including Carl Imhauser, PhD.
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Patient self-assessed shoulder comfort and function and active motion are not closely related to surgically documented rotator cuff tear integrity
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According to a study published online in the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, self-assessed shoulder comfort and function and active motion may not closely correlate to surgically documented rotator cuff tear integrity.
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Delay of femoral shaft fracture fixation linked to longer hospital length of stay and increased risk of PE
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A study published online in the journal PLoS Medicine examines trends in the timing of femoral shaft fracture fixation following major trauma.
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Radiofrequency denervation may not be effective for pain reduction for certain patients with chronic low back pain
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Findings from a study conducted in the Netherlands and published in the July 4 issue of The Journal of the American Medical Association suggest that radiofrequency denervation may not reduce pain for patients with chronic low back pain who and are treated with a standardized exercise program.
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AAOS Wrist and Elbow Arthroscopy and Related Procedures
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Expand your skill set in wrist and elbow arthroscopy! This exciting, hands-on surgical skills course led by top surgeons in the field will bring you up to speed on current treatment options for a variety of wrist and elbow conditions.
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Risk of postoperative complication may be similar whether LMWH is initiated before or after THA
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According to a study conducted in Norway and published online in the journal Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, risk of postoperative complication may be comparable whether low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) prophylaxis is initiated prior to or following total hip arthroplasty (THA).
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