A phase 2 trial in patients with a prior ischemic stroke or high-risk transient ischemic attack (TIA) has indicated that milvexian should be further investigated for its ability to reduce the risk of ischemic stroke without ...
Aug 29, 2022
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The knee meniscus is an important tissue that protects the joint; if the meniscus is damaged—by sports injury or aging—it often does not heal on its own. There are two surgical methods for treating a torn meniscus: repair ...
Aug 26, 2022
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In a recent study, Houston Methodist researchers presented clinical evidence supporting the safety and efficacy of injecting pain medication directly into the tibia during knee replacement surgery for better postoperative ...
Aug 12, 2022
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You don't have to be an avid sports fan to recognize the term "ACL injury." Damage to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)—a tendon in the knee—is prevalent even among amateur sports players, and treatment often requires ...
Aug 8, 2022
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For the first time, a new study has identified the number and type of injuries commonly experienced by police recruits whilst undergoing their academy training, an important step towards ensuring new officers can in the future ...
Aug 3, 2022
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A study led by the University of Exeter, published in BMJ Open, modeled an alternative to the current patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) questionnaire. Since 2009, all patients who have undergone hip or knee surgery ...
Jul 20, 2022
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Most people who have had a knee replacement would agree that the procedure brings relief from pain.
Jul 20, 2022
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A comparison of matched patient cases involving ACL repair with ACL reconstruction found that patients who undergo ACL repair have better outcomes than those who have ACL reconstruction, according to research presented today ...
Jul 17, 2022
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Prescribing smaller quantities of opioid medication appears to be as effective in controlling postoperative pain after knee surgery as higher quantities and may help to limit the number of opioids prescribed and possible ...
Jul 14, 2022
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Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot forms in a large (deep) vein. Proximal DVTs occur in deep veins above the knee and isolated, distal DVTs can occur when smaller blood clots form in the veins below the knee. ...
Jul 13, 2022
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