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New Guideline Revises Cautions Around Dental Work in Joint Replacement Patients

— Surgeons' groups acknowledge that prophylactic antibiotics may not cut infection risk

A photo of an out-of-focus dentist holding up a dental drill.

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Controversial COVID Paper Retracted; USPSTF's Vitamin D Rec; Medical Abortion Pain

Health news and commentary gathered by 51˶ staff

Dec 18, 2024
What Is Spondylolisthesis, the Spine Condition Reported to Plague Luigi Mangione?

The spinal condition is more common among people in their 50s and older

Dec 17, 2024
You Can Tell SpA Patients That TNF Inhibitors May Cut Fracture Risk

Hypothesized, but evidence not as clear until now

Dec 16, 2024
Opinion
Half-Truths, Big Risks: The Dangers of an Incomplete Medical History

Creating an environment that fosters open communication is essential

Dec 10, 2024
You Can Tell SpA Patients That TNF Inhibitors May Cut Fracture Risk

Hypothesized, but evidence not as clear until now

Opinion
Half-Truths, Big Risks: The Dangers of an Incomplete Medical History

Creating an environment that fosters open communication is essential

Orthopedics Case Studies

The Case of the Lost Fingertip

Was conservative management the right choice?

A photo composite of a womans hand with her third finger tip severed

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Inside the OR: Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement

Watch orthopedic spinal surgeon Antonio Webb, MD, perform this complex procedure

Dec 05, 2024
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Minimally Invasive Procedure May Reduce Symptoms of Knee Osteoarthritis

Genicular artery embolization could help put off the need for knee replacement surgery

Dec 04, 2024
RSNA over a photo of McCormick Place in Chicago, IL.
World's Oldest Man Dies; Harvey Weinstein's Medical Care; Soccer and Brain Damage

Health news and commentary gathered by 51˶ staff

Nov 27, 2024
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
U.K. Data Tie Acetaminophen to Increased Ulcer Risk

Not so stomach-safe after all?

Nov 26, 2024
Photo of a bottle of white pills.
Does Fluoride Cause Cancer, IQ Loss, and More? Fact-Checking RFK Jr.'s Claims

Trump's pick to lead HHS has called the mineral "industrial waste"

Nov 18, 2024
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Is It the Therapy or the Therapist Who Helps With Knee Pain?

Physical therapy for meniscal tears clearly helps, but new study points to a placebo effect

Nov 18, 2024
ACR over a photo of Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.
Oral Drug Safe, Effective in Kids With Achondroplasia

No adverse events resulted in treatment discontinuation

Nov 18, 2024
A photo of a group of boys affected by achondroplasia.
Two Treatments That Don't Work for Osteoarthritis

Negative studies of colchicine and herbal-supplement cocktail dash some hopes

Nov 17, 2024
ACR over a photo of Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.
Surgeons Billed $2 Billion for Unnecessary Spine Surgeries: Report

Lown Institute names hospitals, states with high rates of overuse

Nov 14, 2024
A photo of surgeons performing lumbar spine surgery.
Gabapentinoids Tied to Hip Fractures in Older Adults

Risk of hip fracture was high in people with frailty or chronic kidney disease

Nov 13, 2024
An x-ray image of an intertrochanteric fracture of the left femur.
AMA Delegates Want Better Protection From Ionizing Radiation Exposure

Delegates express concerns that PPE doesn't always cover women, who are more at risk of exposure

Nov 12, 2024
AMA over a photo of Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, FL.
AMA Delegates Tackle Protections for LGBTQIA+ Athletes

Proposed policy statement stresses access, but what about safety and fairness?

Nov 10, 2024
AMA over a photo of Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, FL.
Resistance Training Falls Short in Severe Hip Arthritis

Trial finds conservative approach inferior to joint replacement

Oct 31, 2024
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Opinion
We Can Better Protect Kids From Head Injury in Football

Making youth football safer requires a collective effort

Oct 29, 2024
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