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    Surgery Not Superior for Closed Displaced Humeral Shaft Fractures

    Biomechanical Footwear May Aid Knee Osteoarthritis Outcomes

    ACR Updates Guideline for Management of Gout

    Melanoma Risk From Biologic Therapy Remains Uncertain

    Spending on Primary Care Continues to Lag in the U.S.

    28 Million-Plus Surgeries Could Be Canceled Due to COVID-19

    Burnout Comparable Between Millennial, Gen X Residents, Fellows

    Guidance Issued for Osteoporosis Management During COVID-19

    Most Physicians Have Seen False-Negative COVID-19 Test Results

    Osteoporotic Fracture Risk Lower for DOAC Than Warfarin in A-Fib

    Burden of Osteoarthritis Increasing in Most Countries

    Bone Health Declining in U.S. Adults With and Without Prediabetes

    Anakinra May Reduce Systemic Inflammation in COVID-19

    ACR Issues Statement on Return of Routine Radiology Services

    Long-Term Physical Activity Not Tied to Knee Arthritis

    Organic Nitrates May Not Aid Bone Health in Postmenopausal Women

    Average of 11 Work Days Lost Due to Injury Per Person in U.S.

    Lawnmower Injuries More Common in Children From Rural Areas

    ATS Issues Guideline on the Diagnosis of Sarcoidosis

    American Association for Cancer Research, April 27-28

    April 2020 Briefing – Orthopedics

    April 2020 Briefing – Rheumatology

    Symptomatic Health Care Staff in U.K. Screened for COVID-19

    Psoriasis Tied to Higher Alzheimer Disease Risk

    Choice of Spinal Anesthesia Key to Early Ambulation After THA

    David Shulkin, M.D., on COVID-19 Financial Consequences for Health Care System

    Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Remain Unaware of CV Risk

    Social Inequality May Contribute to Poor Metabolic, Bone Health

    Racial Differences Found in Managing Children’s Pain From Broken Bones

    Roadmap Developed for Resuming Elective Surgery During COVID-19

    COVID-19-Linked Changes Reported in Rheumatic Disease Patient Care

    Alone, Low Vitamin D Does Not Cause Osteoporotic Fractures

    Scoring System Helps Guide Surgical Care During COVID-19

    Benefit of Social Distancing Outweighs Economic Impact

    Telehealth Usage Was Growing Among Internists Prior to COVID-19

    Prevalence of Autoimmunity May Be on the Rise

    SARS-CoV-2 Contamination of Air, Surfaces Examined in ICU, Wards

    Overweight, Obese Preschoolers Have Higher Risk for Fractures

    High Rates of Appropriate E-Consults Seen Across Specialties

    Ergonomic Risk Factors Identified for Surgeons

    Sex, Gender Differences in Psoriasis May Have Clinical Implications

    Outcomes Better at One Year With Physical Therapy for Knee OA

    Majority of Physicians Report Serious Concerns About COVID-19

    Higher Alcohol Intake May Harm Bone Health in HIV Patients

    Early Deep Remission of Crohn Disease Tied to Better Outcomes

    Rivaroxaban Prevents VTE After Lower-Limb Surgery

    Proton Pump Inhibitor Therapy May Up Fracture Risk in Children

    Unemployed Workers Less Likely to Be Uninsured Post-ACA

    35.1 Percent of Workers Report Work-Related Health Problems

    Low Vitamin D May Reduce Mobility After Hip Fracture Surgery

    March 2020 Briefing – Orthopedics

    March 2020 Briefing – Rheumatology

    Doctors, Hospitals, Pharmacies Warned Not to Stockpile Meds

    Higher Risk for Bone Fractures Seen After Bariatric Surgery

    U.S. Army Opens Field Hospital in New York City

    Prospective, Randomized Studies of AI Lacking in Medical Imaging

    Workers at Risk for COVID-19 Exposure Can Access Online Training

    Proton Pump Inhibitors May Up Fracture Risk in Children

    National Health Spending Expected to Increase Through 2028

    Cumulative Dose of Oral Steroids Associated With HTN Incidence

    Sociodemographic Disparities Seen for Outpatient Orthopedic Care

    Surgery Superior to Nonoperative Care for Persistent Sciatica

    Per-Capita Medical Radiation Exposure Down in United States

    Guidance Issued for Interventional Radiologists Treating Frostbite

    Phone App Helps Cut Pain, Aid Functioning With Osteoarthritis

    Author Conflicts of Interest May Influence Cannabidiol Conclusions

    Factors ID’d in Quitting Smoking for Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients

    Decreases Seen in Cancer Incidence, Death Rates

    Asthma, COPD Linked to Higher Risk for Rheumatoid Arthritis

    Diabetes-Related Lower-Extremity Complications Increasing

    Romosozumab Added to Guideline for Management of Osteoporosis

    Preventive Care Service May Cut Risk for Recurrent Fractures

    2018 Health Care Spending Up Due to Higher Prices

    Antimalarials May Cut Risk for Type 2 Diabetes in Lupus Patients

    Female Clinical Chairs Paid Significantly Less Than Men

    Considerable Increase Seen in List, Net Prices of Branded Drugs

    Serum Folate Tied to CV Mortality Risk in Rheumatoid Arthritis

    Racial/Ethnic Insurance Coverage Disparity Down Since ACA

    Late Mortality Down for Young Adult, Adolescent Cancer Survivors

    1996 to 2016 Saw Increases in U.S. Spending on Health Care

    AAN: Hypersomnolence in Elderly Linked to Medical Conditions

    2019 Pedestrian Fatalities Hit 30-Year Record High

    February 2020 Briefing – Orthopedics

    February 2020 Briefing – Rheumatology

    MRI-Identified Damage Tied to Patient-Reported RA Function

    Vitamin D Tied to Back Problems in Postmenopausal Women

    Reproductive Health Guidelines Issued for Rheumatic Diseases

    Influence of Politics Has Not Waned in Opinions About ACA

    MRI Findings Predict Shoulder Stiffness in Rotator Cuff Tear

    Mistreatment, Discrimination Still Common for Medical Students

    Many Transgender Youth Intentionally Avoid Disclosure

    Several Drugs Have Similar Efficacy for Plaque Psoriasis

    Amlodipine Better BP Drug for Lower Long-Term Risk for Gout

    Risk for Adverse Events Up With Low-Dose Methotrexate

    U.S. Life Expectancy to Reach 85 by 2060

    Telemarketer Access to Medicare Information to Be Investigated

    Nonpharmaceutical Interventions Aid Low Back Pain

    S. aureus Colonization Increased in Skin Lesions in Lupus Patients

    2011 to 2018 Saw Decline in Problems Paying Medical Bills

    Biologics Tied to Greater Reduction in Pediatric Psoriasis

    Functional Brace Feasible for Ruptured Achilles Tendon

    Seniors Have Concerns About Affording Health Insurance

    Empathy Declines as Students Progress Through Medical School

    Number of Nurse Practitioners More Than Doubled 2010 to 2017

    Radiologist Workforce Becoming Increasingly Subspecialized

    Reference Pricing Linked to Lower Prices Paid by Employers

    Tramadol Linked to Increased Hip Fracture Risk in Adults Aged ≥50

    January 2020 Briefing – Orthopedics

    January 2020 Briefing – Rheumatology

    Mood Disorders Common With Rheumatoid Arthritis

    Rate of Recovery, LOS Tied to Outcomes After Hip Fracture Surgery

    U.S. Spends More on Health Care, but Has Worse Life Expectancy

    Many Patients Receive Guideline-Nonconcordant Care for Low Back Pain

    Fracture Rate Up in Infants With Prenatal Smoking Exposure

    Familial Psoriasis May Not Be Tied to Obesity

    Virtual Physical Therapy Feasible Following Knee Replacement

    Gender Gap Persists in Starting Salary for Physicians

    Wealthy Pay Most to Finance U.S. Health Care

    Outcomes for Spinal Fusion Surgery Worse in Black Patients

    Fewer Than Half of Clinical Trials Comply With Reporting Laws

    Major Insurers Offer $55 Million to Lower Generic Drug Costs

    Fast-Track Review of ACA Lawsuit Rejected by U.S. Supreme Court

    New Guidance Issued for Care of Children With Williams Syndrome

    ACP: Medicare for All Needed to Fix ‘Ill’ U.S. Health Care System

    CDC: Benzodiazepines Prescribed at 27 Office Visits Per 100 Adults

    Regional Outreach Boosts Female Residency Recruitment

    ACA Tied to Narrowing of Disparities in Access to Care

    History of Falls Predicts Future Fractures in Postmenopausal Women

    Ageism Predicts Significantly Worse Health Outcomes

    Single-Payer System Would Likely Save Money

    Evolution of Approval, Regulation Processes for Drugs Explored

    Doctor Replacement Ratios Higher in Largest, Hospital-Owned Practices

    Most Eligible Knees Not Being Replaced in Timely Manner

    Gout Incidence Down With SGLT2 Inhibitors in Type 2 Diabetes

    Physicians Spend >16 Minutes Per Encounter on EHR Use

    Burnout in Med Students Tied to Perceived Stress, Phone Behavior

    Recruitment Satisfactory for Foreign-Educated Health Providers

    Treatment Guidelines Updated for Hand, Hip, Knee Osteoarthritis

    Neighborhood Disadvantage Impacts Hospital Quality Ratings

    California May Start Producing Its Own Medicines

    Four Weeks of Active TENS Beneficial for Fibromyalgia

    Cancer Mortality Continuing to Drop, With Lung Cancer a Driver

    Rate of Electronic Scooter Injuries Increased From 2014 to 2018

    Large Gap Found in Health Administrative Spending for U.S., Canada

    Adherence to Ideal Pathway in Pregnancy Reduces Risks in RA

    Decision Aids May Not Reduce Odds of Hip, Knee Arthroplasty

    Poll: Older Adults Frequently Use Online Physician Ratings

    Price Hikes for Hundreds of Medications

    Peripheral Nervous System Events Not Common in Lupus

    Ambient Air Pollution Linked to Lower Bone Mineral Content

    Mental Distress, Depression Prevalent in Adults With Arthritis

    Patient Experiences Modestly Worse After Hospital Acquisition

    December 2019 Briefing – Orthopedics

    December 2019 Briefing – Rheumatology

    MIV-711 No Better Than Placebo for Pain Relief in Knee OA

    Machine Learning System Makes More Alerts for Med Errors

    Prescribing Practices Can Mitigate Opioid Overdose Risk for Teens

    Depression May Worsen QOL in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients

    Many Hospitals Fail to Provide Instructions for Patient Portals

    Patient Share of Out-of-Network Costs Rising

    Palliative Care Services Lagging Worldwide

    Enrollment in Affordable Care Act Holds Steady for Third Straight Year

    Anifrolumab Improves Response at 52 Weeks in Lupus

    Vitamin D Supplementation Alone May Not Reduce Fracture Risk

    Variability in Lumbar Fusion Surgery Driven by Patient Factors

    Private Care Program for U.S. Vets Gets $8.9 Billion in Budget Deal

    FDA to Allow States to Import Prescription Drugs From Other Countries

    Cannabis Use Disorder May Up Risk of Perioperative Heart Attack

    Spine Surgery Safely Performed in Some Very Elderly Patients

    Obesity, Smoking Do Not Impact Long-Term Healing of Wrist Fractures

    Frailty May Worsen Outcomes in Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury

    Domestic Abuse Increases Risk for Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue

    Outcomes Worse for Rural Residents With Chronic Conditions

    Mental Health Disorders May Affect Hip Arthroscopy Outcomes

    Hahn Confirmed as New FDA Chief

    Radiological Society of North America, Dec. 1-6

    Trampoline-Related Pediatric Fractures Increased 2008 Through 2017

    Type 2 Diabetes More Common in Patients With Psoriasis

    Factors Examined for Time to First Rx for Biologic DMARD in RA

    U.S. Health Care Spending Up 4.6 Percent in 2018

    Strength Training Tied to Less Weight Loss-Induced Bone Loss

    U.S. Primary Care Doctors Face Challenges in Coordinating Care

    2016 to 2019 Saw Increase in Medical Students With Disabilities

    Half of U.S. Physicians Recommend Complementary Health Approaches

    Retail Prescription Drug Prices Fall for First Time in 45 Years

    Rural Population Underrepresented Among Medical Students

    About One in Three in ED for Low Back Pain Receive Imaging

    Palm, Finger Temps Higher on Thermal Imaging in RA Patients

    Physician Depressive Symptoms Tied to Higher Risk for Medical Errors

    Deep Learning Models Can Help Interpret Chest Radiographs

    Adults Not Living in Metro Areas Have Reduced Access to Care

    Services Affected by Rural Hospitals Joining Health Systems

    Palmoplantar Pustulosis Confirmed as Orphan Disease

    Implant Survival Poor for Converted ‘Partial’ Knee Replacements

    Fracture Risk Increased in Adults With Atopic Eczema

    November 2019 Briefing – Orthopedics

    November 2019 Briefing – Rheumatology

    Taking Multiple Fracture-Linked Meds Ups Risk for Hip Fracture

    U.S. Life Expectancy Dropped Since 2014 for Working-Age Adults

    Rates of Joint Surgery Higher With Psoriatic Arthritis

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