Treatment Persistence of Biologics in Psoriatic Arthritis Treatment Persistence of Biologics in Psoriatic Arthritis
A better understanding of biologic treatment persistence in psoriatic arthritis patients could help guide treatment decisions.Arthritis Research & Therapy (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - February 25, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Rheumatology Journal Article Source Type: news

DEX Blunts Postspinal Hypotension in Geriatric Patients DEX Blunts Postspinal Hypotension in Geriatric Patients
Might dexamethasone be effective in in preventing or decreasing the incidence of post-spinal anesthesia hypotension in elderly patients?BMC Anesthesiology (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - February 24, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Anesthesiology Journal Article Source Type: news

Tiger Woods'Lucky to Be Alive' After Los Angeles Wreck Tiger Woods'Lucky to Be Alive' After Los Angeles Wreck
Professional golfer Tiger Woods has multiple injuries to his legs after a Tuesday morning one-vehicle wreck in Los Angeles, his agent, Mark Steinberg, told Golf Digest.WebMD Health News (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - February 23, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Orthopaedics News Source Type: news

Study at Ischgl Ski Resort Finds Lasting Coronavirus Immunity Study at Ischgl Ski Resort Finds Lasting Coronavirus Immunity
A study of residents in the ski resort of Ischgl, the site of Austria ' s worst coronavirus outbreak, found at least 8 months after contracting the virus the vast majority of people continued to have some apparent immune protection, scientists said on Thursday.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - February 19, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news

Underweight Patients and Risk for Adverse Events After TSA Underweight Patients and Risk for Adverse Events After TSA
Patients who are underweight may be at a greater risk for adverse events after TSA than those with a higher BMI.Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - February 17, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Orthopaedics Journal Article Source Type: news

Diagnosis and Management of Subcoracoid Impingement Diagnosis and Management of Subcoracoid Impingement
When it comes to diagnosing and managing this challenging condition, which strategies should be considered?Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - February 15, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Orthopaedics Journal Article Source Type: news

Let's Go Yachting: Why EM Providers Can Be Great at Business Let's Go Yachting: Why EM Providers Can Be Great at Business
Think doctors are bad at business? EM providers have all the skills it takes to be great executives, inside and outside of medicine.Medscape Emergency Medicine (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - February 13, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Emergency Medicine Commentary Source Type: news

Outcomes From a Novel Conformal Mesh Interbody Fusion Device Outcomes From a Novel Conformal Mesh Interbody Fusion Device
Is this new interbody fusion device a safe and effective option for patients undergoing fusion for degenerative lumbar disc disease?Spine (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - February 11, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Orthopaedics Journal Article Source Type: news

Women Increasingly Turn to CBD, With or Without Doc's Blessing Women Increasingly Turn to CBD, With or Without Doc's Blessing
Women of reproductive age are increasingly turning to cannabinoids to treat gynecologic and other conditions. A study shows they ' re not waiting for clinicians to guide their choices.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - February 5, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health News Source Type: news

High Tibial Osteotomy May Reduce Need for Total Knee Replacement High Tibial Osteotomy May Reduce Need for Total Knee Replacement
Many patients with knee osteoarthritis who undergo high tibial osteotomy may not require a total knee replacement for at least a decade, a Canadian study suggests.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - February 4, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Orthopaedics News Source Type: news

Super Bowl-Bound Healthcare Workers Tout Vaccination as Ticket to Normalcy Super Bowl-Bound Healthcare Workers Tout Vaccination as Ticket to Normalcy
Onika St Louis, a nurse at Tampa General Hospital, said her decision to get the COVID-19 vaccine was a ' no-brainer ' once she did her research and considered the immunity benefits it would offer her on the pandemic front line.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - February 4, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news

Some Athletes Will Resist COVID-19 Vaccination, Says USOPC Medical Chief Some Athletes Will Resist COVID-19 Vaccination, Says USOPC Medical Chief
There may be only a one in a billion chance of failing a doping test due to the COVID-19 vaccine, but some athletes will still resist inoculation, scientists from the World Anti-Doping Agency and the United States Olympic& Paralympic Committee (USOPC) said on Tuesday.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - January 27, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news

WHO, Asked About COVID-19 Shots for Olympic Athletes, Says Health Workers Are Top Priority WHO, Asked About COVID-19 Shots for Olympic Athletes, Says Health Workers Are Top Priority
WHO is providing risk management advice to the IOC and Japanese authorities regarding the holding of the Tokyo Olympics, but the top priority is vaccinating health workers worldwide against COVID-19, its top emergency expert said on Monday.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - January 26, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news

Impact of Arthritis Therapies on SARS-CoV-2 Infection Impact of Arthritis Therapies on SARS-CoV-2 Infection
In this article, the impacts of different immunosuppressing agents on the prevalence and outcomes of SARS-CoV-2 infection are examined.Arthritis Research & Therapy (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - January 26, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Rheumatology Journal Article Source Type: news

Little Evidence of Benefit With Short-Term Weight Loss Before Knee Replacement Little Evidence of Benefit With Short-Term Weight Loss Before Knee Replacement
Short-term weight loss before a total knee replacement is unlikely to reduce surgical risk or improve outcomes and might contribute to development of sarcopenic obesity, a critical review suggests.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - January 25, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Orthopaedics News Source Type: news