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Women Less Likely to Get Periop Care Before Hip Fracture Surgery

posted February 11th
by modernClinician Editorial Team

Although more women have hip fracture surgery, they are less likely to receive perioperative geriatric care and anesthesia consultations, according to a study published online Feb. 11 in CMAJ, the journal of the Canadian Medical Association.

Shoulder Decompression Surgery Not Recommended

posted February 7th
by modernClinician Editorial Team

For adults with atraumatic shoulder pain for more than three months diagnosed as subacromial pain syndrome, subacromial decompression surgery is not recommended, according to a clinical practice guideline published online Feb. 6 in The BMJ.

Evidence of Therapeutic Efficacy Substantial for Cannabis Use

posted February 5th
by modernClinician Editorial Team

Most qualifying conditions for which patients are licensed to use cannabis medically have substantial or conclusive evidence of therapeutic efficacy, according to a report published in the February issue of Health Affairs.

After Elbow Surgery, Children May Be Overprescribed Opioids

posted February 4th
by modernClinician Editorial Team

Opioids may be overprescribed to children after orthopedic surgery for supracondylar humerus fractures, according to a study published in the Jan. 16 issue of The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.