Today's Health News
TB Outbreak May Be Linked to Bone Repair Product
Aziyo Biologics recalling 154 containers of the bone putty that includes human cells and is used in a range of orthopedic procedures
U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Challenge to Affordable Care Act
Ruling did not address whether the Obama-era law can continue without a provision that requires Americans obtain insurance or pay a penalty
Patients Do Not Improve Activity Level After Hip Replacement
Findings despite surgery success in aiding pain, physical performance
Disparities in COVID-19 Vaccination ID’d Among Health Employees
At MetroHealth System, probability of vaccination up for employees older than 44 years, men, Whites, and Asians
Strict Rest May Slow Recovery From Sports-Related Concussion
Persisting symptoms lasting longer than typical time frame may be due to interaction of postinjury symptoms with biopsychosocial factors
Nonsurgical Knee Arthritis Care Varies Geographically
Greater use of nonsurgical care associated with lower rates of total knee arthroplasty
Stressors of Integrating Work, Life Higher for Female Faculty
Since COVID-19, faculty more likely to consider leaving, reducing employment, especially female faculty members
Houston Methodist Suspends Nearly 200 Workers Who Refuse COVID-19 Vaccines
Nearly 25,000 workers met Monday's deadline to be fully immunized, but 178 failed to do so and were suspended
Osteoarthritis May Be Linked to Increased Risk for Subsequent Parkinson Disease
Highest increased risk for developing Parkinson disease seen among those with knee or hip osteoarthritis
Gap Between Mortality in Rural and Urban Areas Has Increased
Difference increased in age-adjusted mortality rates between large metropolitan areas, rural areas from 1999 to 2019