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Study Suggest Strategy to Reduce Transmission of COVID-19 at Universities

News November 26, 2021

High vaccination uptake and asymptomatic testing are key to keeping infection numbers down, says study from the University of Bristol.
Health Workers Benefit from More Affordable Housing Scheme

News November 26, 2021
New COVID variant 'May Pose Substantial Risk': Health Secretary

News November 26, 2021

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New COVID Variant of Concern Drives US Travel Bans

Medscape Medical News November 26, 2021

WHO has labeled a new variant from South Africa as a variant of concern, prompting new travel restrictions from that country and others starting November 29.
Should Everyone Get a COVID-19 Vaccine Booster?

Medscape Medical News November 25, 2021
Did Prior Authorization Refusals Lead to This Patient's Death?

Medscape Medical News November 24, 2021

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Did Prior Authorization Refusals Lead to This Patient's Death?

Medscape Medical News November 24, 2021
Strong Opioids Not Necessary After Fracture Surgery

Medscape Medical News November 24, 2021
Short-Acting Opioids Needed for Withdrawal in Hospitals: Experts

Medscape Medical News November 23, 2021
Anatomical Cookie Cutters Sweeten Medical Coffee Breaks

Medscape Medical News November 23, 2021
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections Show No Benefit in Knee OA

Medscape Medical News November 23, 2021
Breast Cancer History Promotes Vertebral Fracture Risk

Medscape Medical News November 22, 2021
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FDA Approves Vosoritide for Children With Achondroplasia

FDA Approvals November 22, 2021
During Pandemic, Malpractice Cases Drop Slightly: Survey

Medscape Medical News November 19, 2021

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Malpractice Case: What Really Killed This Patient? Experts Disagree

Article November 25, 2021

An obese patient goes under anesthesia for knee arthroscopy. What led to his fatal complication?
25 Great Winter Vacations for Doctors: 2021

Slideshow November 24, 2021
20 Best Holiday Gift Ideas for Doctors

Slideshow November 24, 2021
Psoriatic Arthritis Highlights From ACR 2021

ReCAP November 24, 2021

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Journal Articles View All

Osteosarcoma: An Evolving Understanding of a Complex Disease

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons November 26, 2021
Complication Trends and Costs of Osteoporotic Lumbar Fusion

Spine November 24, 2021
Split-Thickness Skin Grafting

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons November 19, 2021
The Biomechanics of Diabetic Foot Amputation

Wounds November 19, 2021
Beta-Blocker Therapy and Survival After Hip Fracture Surgery

Anesthesia & Analgesia November 19, 2021
Use of Telemedicine in Orthopaedic Surgery During COVID-19

Current Orthopaedic Practice November 18, 2021

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Cases & Quizzes View All

Patient Simulation: A 36-Year-Old Man With Nonradiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis and Unremitting Pain

Patient Simulation November 15, 2021

A 36-year-old man has a constant dull backache. How would you treat this patient?
Fast Five Quiz: Rheumatoid Arthritis Myths vs Facts

Fast Five Quiz October 25, 2021
Skill Checkup: Woman With Past Breast Cancer and Spine Pain

Skill Checkup October 21, 2021
A Nonverbal 33-Year-Old Woman With Intellectual Impairment

Case Challenge October 20, 2021

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Malpractice Case: What Really Killed This Patient? Experts Disagree

The Doctors Company November 25, 2021

An obese patient goes under anesthesia for knee arthroscopy. What led to his fatal complication?
Did Prior Authorization Refusals Lead to This Patient's Death?

Medscape Medical News November 24, 2021
ED Nurses Fall In Love During Pandemic

Medscape Medical News November 23, 2021
Psychiatrist's Killer Gets Life in Prison

Medscape Medical News November 23, 2021

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