In-Development App Would Enable Remote Gait Analysis via Smartphone
The accelerometer chip inside almost every smartphone, which helps the device know up from down, could help orthopaedic surgeons remotely …
Age-Related Differences in Physician Lifestyles
A recent study by the AMA Insurance Agency of 125,000 practicing physicians spanning across a broad spectrum of specialties found …
Pig-Bladder Cells Create Scaffold for Muscle Growth in People
In a pre-clinical trial among five men with 50% to 90% of leg-muscle loss due to injury, researchers found that …
Publisher’s Note: The Technological Revolution in Publishing
The migration of traditional print businesses into online enterprises has created long-term demands on editorial functions, technology partnerships, and organizational …
A Conversation with Dr. Brian Parsley, President of AAHKS
Dr. Brian S. Parsley is President of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS). He was kind enough …
Hormone Therapy May improve Joint-Implant Outcomes in Women
According to a recent study in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, women who take hormone replacement therapy (HRT) …
3-D-Printed Cast Builds in Ultrasound Bone Stimulation
Among several standout characteristics of the Osteoid cast invented by industrial designer Deniz Karasahin is that it’s made by a …
Do “Choosing Wisely” Lists Protect Physician Income?
Kaiser Health News and the Chicago Tribune recently collaborated on a story that led with the following observation: “When America’s …
Epidural Steroid Injections to Get New Warning Label
In late April, the FDA issued a safety announcement cautioning that corticosteroids delivered by epidural injection to treat back and …