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Common Dupuytren's Therapy Falls Short in Trial

British study tested collagenase injections against fasciotomy for hand contractures

Oct 09, 2024
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Pause or Keep RAS Inhibitors Before Surgery? Take Your Pick.

Either choice is "acceptable" based on randomized study

Aug 31, 2024
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Dalai Lama's Surgery; New Surgeon General Advisory; Concerns Over Drinking Water

Health news and commentary gathered by app staff

Aug 28, 2024
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Counseling for PAD Walking Issues Might Hold Cardiovascular Benefit

Quality-of-life improvement could explain the reduction in MACE, trial analysis suggests

Aug 22, 2024
A photo of a pedometer registering 135 steps taken.
Make the Diagnosis: Can You Diagnose This Painful, Tingling Lesion?

A 55-year-old man visited his doctor for a growth that developed on his right leg, at the site of previous surgery, 2 months prior. Can you diagnose the patient?

Aug 20, 2024
Photo of a lesion on a man's leg
Opinion
Life as an Olympic Doctor

An orthopedic surgeon on the best thing she's ever done and how you can get involved

Aug 16, 2024
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Study: Hand OA May Affect Tendons Too

But clinical importance remains uncertain

Aug 08, 2024
 A computer rendering of the palmar face of the hand and its contents: median nerve, tendons, radial artery.
Senate Hearing on Noncompete Agreements Gets Contentious

Sen. John Kennedy spars with orthopedic surgeon who fought to leave his practice

Jul 31, 2024
 A screenshot of Senator John Kennedy speaking during this hearing.
Make the Diagnosis: There are Lots of Clues, but Can You Make the Diagnosis?

A 68-year-old man presented to the doctor with complaints of right shoulder pain, joint stiffness, and decreased range of motion that developed over the last 2 months. Can you diagnose the patient?

Jul 30, 2024
Superior migration of humeral head
A 'Day Off' in the Life of a Spine Surgeon

Join Antonio Webb, MD, for his day off as he battles insurance, gets an MRI, and more

Jul 25, 2024
The YouTube thumbnail for this video with a man lying on an MRI machine and the words: DAY IN THE LIFE
Pemafibrate Takes a Small Step Forward in Diabetic Foot Ulcers After CVD Flop

Signal of reduced ischemic ulceration, gangrene in PROMINENT

Jul 15, 2024
A photo of nurses tending to the ulcer on the bottom of a man’s foot.
Novel Rotator Cuff Repair Device Modeled After ... Python Teeth?

Preclinical studies demonstrate nearly doubled repair strength

Jun 28, 2024
A photo of a python skull.
Sen. Durbin's Surgery; Dangerous Bacteria on Apple Watches? Princess Anne Discharged

Health news and commentary gathered by app staff

Jun 28, 2024
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
No Need to Wean Off of Scoliosis Bracing

Randomized trial finds no advantage over immediate stop for teens

Jun 03, 2024
A photo of a mother helping her teen daughter get her scoliosis brace on at their home.
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