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More Severe Injuries Sustained at Jump Parks Versus Home Trampolines

posted January 30th
by modernClinician Editorial Team

The proportion of fractures/dislocations, lower-extremity fractures, fractures in adults, and surgical interventions is higher for injuries associated with jump parks versus home trampolines, according to a study published in the Jan. 1 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Thymectomy + PDN Beneficial for Non-Thymomatous Myasthenia Gravis

posted January 30th
by modernClinician Editorial Team

For patients with non-thymomatous myasthenia gravis, thymectomy plus prednisone confers benefits versus prednisone alone at five years, according to a study published online Jan. 25 in The Lancet Neurology.

Comorbid Neck Injury Up for Women With Concussion

posted January 28th
by modernClinician Editorial Team

Female patients with a concussion-related emergency department visit have an increased risk for comorbid neck injury, according to a study published online Dec. 28 in the Journal of Women's Health.

Paclitaxel Exposure in Vascular Device Not Linked to Mortality

posted January 28th
by modernClinician Editorial Team

Exposure to paclitaxel in drug-coated balloons used in procedures for the treatment of symptomatic femoropopliteal peripheral arterial disease is not associated with mortality, according to a study published online Jan. 25 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.