Orthopedics News

• Dive Right in! Cold Water Swims Bring Many Health Benefits The president of a NY Polar Bear Club says cold water swims offer more than just a bracing rush of adrenaline. New research from Norway found the swims offer significant physical and mental health benefits.
  WebMD Health News, October 04, 2022
• In the Aftermath of Medical Errors: Podcast Dives Deep A new storytelling podcast explored shame among clinicians, in an effort to offer healthcare professionals space to explore their own experiences.
  Medscape Medical News, October 04, 2022
• Athletes With Mild HCM Can Likely Continue Competitive Sports Mortality from sudden cardiac death was no greater in low-risk athletes with HCM who continued high-intensity exercise than in the general population.
  Medscape Medical News, October 03, 2022
• Sex Differences Seen in Inflammatory Arthritis Healthcare Use Women’s higher risk of conditions such as osteoarthritis and pain and fatigue may help to explain why overall healthcare resource use was higher in female patients with inflammatory arthritis.
  Medscape Medical News, September 30, 2022
• Why Private Practice Will Always Survive Although the majority of physicians are employed, many doctors are leaving employment to start a private practice. Seven physicians talk about why they chose private practice over employment.
  Medscape Medical News, September 29, 2022
• Do You Ask Your Patients About Recreational Cannabis Use? Many cannabis users do not consider it a 'real drug' and therefore may not tell their physicians that they use the substance.
  Medscape Reader Polls, September 28, 2022
• Poll: Do Doctors Come to Work Sick? Whereas physicians coming to work sick was fairly common in the past, has the COVID pandemic changed the culture of coming to work while feeling ill?
  Medscape Reader Polls, September 28, 2022
• Female Docs Rarely Earn Highest Drug, Device Payouts: Study A new study finds gender disparities common in industry payouts, resulting in female physicians earning less and having fewer opportunities to network and advance their careers.
  Medscape Medical News, September 28, 2022
• Improved Screening for Post-op Delirium Holds Promise Older adults are more likely to experience delirium after surgery, but a new study found effective screening can reduce their chances of developing the complication.
  Medscape Medical News, September 27, 2022
• Does Your Gender Matter? Why Some Patients Prefer a Same-Sex Doctor When patients prefer a physician’s gender, it’s likely chalked up to a same-sex preference, a personal reason, religious or comfort reasons, and accommodating that preference may help patients seek care. When the reason is gender discrimination, however, physicians must stand up for one another.
  Medscape Medical News, September 26, 2022
• The NP Will See You Now: Nurse-Run Clinic Offers Primary Care A model in which primary care is provided entirely by nurse practitioners aims to cut costs and reduce wait times traditionally associated with doctor visits.
  Medscape Medical News, September 23, 2022
• Getting Friendly With Patients? Be Wary of Risks It’s always been common for your friends to also become your patients, but many times it’s the other way; patients grow to become your friends. Does this create problems?
  Medscape Medical News, September 23, 2022
• Docs Gain New Flexibility Treating Osteoporosis From Steroids In an updated guideline, the American College of Rheumatology made two important updates for prevention and treatment of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis.
  Medscape Medical News, September 22, 2022
• Emergency Out-of-Network Payments Were Twice the Benchmark Level Self-funded insurers appeared more likely to pay more to spare patients from "surprise bills."
  Medscape Medical News, September 22, 2022
• ASBMR 2022 High Iron Levels Predict Greater Fracture Risk, More So in Men Iron overload is a clinically important problem, not only in genetically predisposed people but in people who get frequent transfusions, and this study shows increased fracture risk, says an observer.
  Medscape Medical News, September 21, 2022
• Online Yoga Program Improves Physical Function in OA
  Medscape Medical News, September 20, 2022
• Lowering BMI Linked With Better Knee Osteoarthritis Outcomes Losing weight helps prevent the onset and progression of knee osteoarthritis, researchers in Australia report.
  MDedge News, September 20, 2022
• How Burdensome Are Prior Authorizations for Your Practice? Health plans often require doctors to obtain prior authorization before they will pay for medical services, procedures, or medications. What has your experience been?
  Medscape Reader Polls, September 20, 2022
• ASBMR 2022 Could Exercise Improve Bone Health in Youth With Type 1 Diabetes? Weight-bearing activities may strengthen bone and reduce fractures in youth with type 1 diabetes, a small cross-sectional study of girls with or without type 1 diabetes suggests, but more research is needed.
  Medscape Medical News, September 20, 2022
• ICS 2022 Undiagnosed SpA Common in Chiropractor Back Pain Referrals "Chiropractors need education for axSpA, when to suspect, and when to refer," said Atul Deodhar, MD, medical director of rheumatology clinics at Oregon Health & Science University, Portland.
  MDedge News, September 20, 2022