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How well do those involved in high school sports understand concussion?
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Data from a study published in the December issue of the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings suggest knowledge gaps regarding concussion among individuals involved with high school sports.
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Calcium and vitamin D supplements may not reduce risk of fracture for older adults
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Data from a study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association suggest that use of calcium or vitamin D supplements may not be associated with a reduction in risk of fracture for older adults.
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Tips For Managing Chronic Pain For A Better Life
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Being diagnosed with a chronic pain condition can change a person’s life. This type of pain--defined as lasting longer than 3-6 months--can be the result of many different factors, such as injury, arthritis, or a condition like fibromyalgia, but the effects are similar in many cases: they make life harder. You may find it more difficult to do basic household chores or to find the energy to exercise; it may be harder to concentrate at work or school, and you may be more at risk for depression and anxiety.
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10 Lesser Known Bad Habits Which May Hurt Your Spine
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By now everyone already knows how to avoid spinal injury. Use your knees when lifting heavy objects. Sit up straight at your desk. Exercise more. But if these techniques are so universally understood, then how come spinal injuries are still one of the most common conditions that send patients to their doctors? Let’s investigate by looking as some of the lesser known everyday bad habits people develop, which can aggravate these demobilizing traumas.
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OA prevalence more than doubled over 15-year period
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A study published online in the American Journal of Public Health examines trends in arthritis and finds that prevalence of osteoarthritis (OA) more than doubled in the United States from 1999 to 2014.
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Tourniquet may not reduce blood loss compared to Tranexamic Acid (TXA) during primary Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA)
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Data from a study conducted in China and published in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery suggest that tourniquet may not be necessary when tranexamic acid (TXA) is available to reduce blood loss during primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA).
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Genetic Variation of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) May Play Role in Chronic Pain After Surgery
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A study conducted in China and published online in the journal Anesthesiology suggests that genetic variation of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) may be linked with an increased risk of chronic postsurgical pain.
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Posterior Tibial Slope (PTS) of 12° or more may increase risk of repeat ACL injury
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Findings from a study published online in The American Journal of Sports Medicine suggest that posterior tibial slope (PTS) of 12° or more may be the strongest predictor of repeat anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, with the effect most pronounced in adolescents.
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Patient selection a key factor when performing Total Joint Arthroplasty (TJA) in an Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)
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A study published in the January issue of The Journal of Arthroplasty suggests that patient selection is an important factor for maintaining patient safety for TJA performed in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC).
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Perioperative gabapentin may improve likelihood of opioid cessation after surgery
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Data from a study published online in the journal JAMA Surgery suggest that perioperative administration of gabapentin may have a modest effect on promoting opioid cessation following surgery.
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