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Anesthesiology News
The evolving use of dopamine D2-receptor antagonists, marked by safety concerns and an FDA black box warning on droperidol, has seen a resurgence with the FDA-approved amisulpride, highlighting the need for further research to explore its comparison with other antiemetics and its role in multimodal PONV management.
Anesthesiology July 20th 2023
The American Journal of Sports Medicine
This in-depth research opens up potential avenues for the use of ADMSCs in managing K-L grade 3 knee osteoarthritis, particularly in terms of pain and functional improvements, signifying a promising frontier in osteoarthritis treatment.
Surgery, Orthopedic July 12th 2023
Annals of Internal Medicine
A Randomized, Controlled, Double-Blind Trial Analyzing Colchicine’s Role in Reducing Knee and Hip Replacement Incidences An exploratory analysis of the LoDoCo2 randomized trial has led to a promising correlation between low-dose colchicine treatment and a reduced incidence of knee and hip replacements.
Family Medicine/General Practice June 6th 2023
Medical Professionals Reference (MPR)
FDA Cautions Against Hidden Drug Ingredients in Joint Pain Supplements In response to recent findings, the FDA warns of significant health risks associated with three specific dietary supplements marketed for joint pain and rheumatoid arthritis relief due to the discovery of unlisted active pharmaceutical ingredients.
Anesthesiology June 6th 2023
Radiopaedia
This deep-dive into acromioclavicular joint injuries unpacks everything a physician needs to know about these prevalent injuries. Acromioclavicular joint (ACJ) injuries, mostly traumatic, can occur across all ages but are more frequent in males aged 20-40, often related to contact sports. Patients usually present with vague shoulder pain and swelling, but visible deformity is rare. Two mechanisms contribute to ACJ injuries: direct, resulting from a direct blow or fall onto the shoulder, and indirect, arising from a fall onto an outstretched hand or elbow. Imaging is crucial for diagnosis. The Rockwood system, among others, categorizes these injuries into six types. Plain radiographs, including an axillary view, generally suffice for accurate grading. However, in certain scenarios, CT or MRI might be necessary. In case of an injury suspicion with initial normal radiographs or contemplating surgical intervention on a type III injury, additional weight-bearing stress views can be beneficial. Indications of ACJ injury on a plain radiograph may include soft tissue swelling, acromioclavicular joint widening, increased coracoclavicular distance, and superior displacement of the distal clavicle. The treatment choice hinges largely on the patient’s age, lifestyle, and injury type. Conservative management typically applies to types I and II injuries, surgical treatment to types […]
Emergency Medicine May 24th 2023
Healthcare IT News
Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Ahmed Siddiqi wanted to find a better approach to postoperative monitoring – one that came closer to direct, continuous visibility of patient progress during recovery – while reducing the burden on patients and the management team. His new digital care solution enabled his team to provide long-term remote patient monitoring while directly communicating with all patients. The platform’s remote therapeutic monitoring (RTM) module helps the team meet the minimum engagement and data submission requirements to be eligible for RTM coverage.
All Specialties April 26th 2023