AOSSM: Some Meniscal Tears OK Left In Situ in ACL Surgery
Only 7.7 percent of tears required reoperation; risk factors include medial tears, longer tears
AOSSM: Surgery Better for Acute Proximal Hamstring Ruptures
Better lower extremity function score for surgical treatment; improved return to pre-injury activity
Secondhand Smoke Exposure Tied to Increased Stroke Risk
After adjustment for other stroke factors, increased risk among those with SHS exposure
Structured Exercise Prevents Sleep Issues in Older Adults
However, physical activity intervention not found to resolve existing sleep issues
Coronary Artery Disease Ups Risk of Bowel Bleeds With NSAIDs
Co-use of thienopyridine and prior use of rebamipide also up risk
Weight Loss Predicts Mortality in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Highest risk seen with high annual weight loss rate, low BMI in previously obese
Lifestyle Intervention Can Ward Off Obesity-Related Knee Pain
Findings show benefit at one year for overweight adults with diabetes mellitus at high risk of knee pain
Housestaff, Attendings Disagree on Quality of Progress Notes
Also disagree on the impact of EHR on note quality, but agree on purpose of progress notes
Strategies Needed to Combat Weight Gain in Smoking Cessation
Considerably greater weight gain seen in North American versus Asian studies
Multiple Contraceptive Attributes Influence Decision Making
Highest importance scores for effectiveness, safety, affordability, whether method is long lasting
