Today's Health News
Abelacimab Prevents VTE After Total Knee Arthroplasty
Single, postoperative IV dose of abelacimab superior to enoxaparin for preventing venous thromboembolism, with no increase in bleeding risk
Survival Up for Multiple Cancer Types for Teens, Young Adults
Limited or no improvement seen in female breast cancer, cervical cancer, ovarian cancer, and bone and joint sarcomas
Risk Factors ID’d for VTE, ASCVD in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease increased twofold after unprovoked VTE in rheumatoid arthritis
Disparities Seen for Racial, Ethnic Minorities in Outpatient Practices
Visit rates lower for Black individuals versus Whites for 23 of 29 specialties, with marked disparities for dermatology, otolaryngology, general surgery
2019 to 2020 Saw 1.5-Year Decline in U.S. Life Expectancy at Birth
Mortality due to COVID-19 had biggest effect on decline in life expectancy for both men and women, all races examined
Arthritis Rate ID’d After Posterior Shoulder Stabilization
Incidence of glenohumeral arthritis 1.7 per 100 person-years for posterior shoulder instability requiring surgical fixation
Meniscal Implant May Ease Post-Partial Meniscectomy Pain
Greater improvements in KOOS Overall and KOOS Pain seen in patients receiving synthetic medial meniscus implant versus nonsurgical care
CDC Advisers to Discuss Third COVID-19 Vaccine Dose for Immunocompromised
Booster shots have become a hot topic since Pfizer-BioNTech said last week it would seek EUA for a third shot of its two-dose vaccine
Factors ID’d for Six-Year Outcomes of ACL Revision Surgery
Use of interference screw versus cross-pin for femoral fixation linked to better outcomes at six years
Orthopedic Surgery May Not Be More Effective Than Nonsurgical Alternatives
For six of the 10 most common elective orthopedic procedures, evidence showed no benefit over nonoperative care