Latest Orthopedics News
Medicare Spending on Essential Medicines Up 116 Percent From 2011 to 2015
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Spending associated with essential medicines grew substantially from 2011 to 2015 for Medicare Part D beneficiaries, according to a study published online July 17 in The BMJ.
Bone Health Management Key in Childhood Cancer Survivors
by modernClinician Editorial Team
As part of a literature review, published in the June issue of the Annals of Oncology, recommendations are presented for the management of bone health in survivors of childhood cancer.
Many Hospitals Lack Sufficient Surgery Volumes
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Patients can achieve better outcomes by choosing a hospital and a surgeon with adequate, ongoing experience performing a specific surgery, according to a new report entitled Safety In Numbers: The Leapfrog Group's Report on High-Risk Surgeries Performed at American Hospitals.
FDA Grants First Approvals for Generic Versions of Lyrica
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Nine drug companies have received approval for the first generic versions of Lyrica (pregabalin), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today.
Drug Interactions Reducing Contraceptive Effectiveness Common in Epilepsy
Chronic Migraines More Common in Women With Enlarged Breast Tissue
Myeloma Risk Modestly Increased in Adults With Incidentally Detected Vertebral Fracture
Frequent Cannabis Use Linked to Epilepsy Severity
Implant, Patient Survival Do Not Differ for Robotic and Conventional Total Joint Replacement
Ultrasound-Guided Hydrodissection Yields Improvements in Carpal Tunnel
Age-, Joint-Specific Ultrasound Reference Values Set for Healthy Joints
Physical Therapist-Supervised Exercise Improves Outcomes After ACL Reconstruction