Pain is a major problem for individuals with traumatic brain injury
Chronic pain affects approximately 60% of people living with traumatic brain injury (TBI), even up to 30 years after injury, according to new research published in The Journal of Head Trauma...
View ArticleEarly nerve intervention reduces pain and complications after amputation
Performed early - at the time of amputation - a procedure called targeted muscle reinnervation (TMR) can reduce pain scores and prevent complications related to abnormal nerve regrowth, suggests a...
View ArticleCurrent Research on Prevalence of Prolonged Grief Disorder Is Inadequate
Proper procedures for diagnosing prolonged grief disorder (PGD) are not being followed in research into its prevalence, according to a study published in Harvard Review of Psychiatry, part of the...
View ArticleCan drinking alkaline water help prevent kidney stones? Not likely, study finds
Bottled water marketed as "alkaline water" is unlikely to be an effective alternative for prevention of recurrent urinary stones, reports a study in the January issue of The Journal of Urology(r), an...
View ArticleWolters Kluwer honored with eight AJN Book of the Year award wins
vrClincals for Nursing and A Systematic Approach to Evaluation of Nursing Programs receive first place recognition in the annual awards from the American Journal of Nursing
View ArticleNeural network enables objective assessment of breast symmetry
A newly developed neural network is highly accurate in identifying key landmarks important in breast surgery - opening the potential for objective assessment of breast symmetry, suggests a study in the...
View ArticleRobotic-assisted surgery and navigation don't affect infection risk after hip...
For patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA), the use of robotic-assisted surgery and surgical navigation techniques is not associated with an increased risk of periprosthetic joint infection...
View ArticleFor Black patients, 'representation matters' in evaluating prostate cancer...
For Black men with prostate cancer, racial representation is a key factor affecting trust in websites offering information on prostate cancer, reports a study in the March issue of The Journal of...
View ArticleMark Cuban Drug Company may offer savings for urology drugs
An online pharmacy offering standardized, transparent pricing can reduce out-of-pocket costs for patients taking common medications prescribed by urologists, suggests a study in the March issue of...
View ArticleHigher body mass index linked to complications after autologous breast...
For women undergoing autologous breast reconstruction - reconstruction using the patient's own tissues, rather than implants - the risks of overall and specific complications are increased at higher...
View ArticleAfrican American patients on Medicaid are less likely to undergo surgery for...
African American patients with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) are less likely to receive surgical treatment, reports the March issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery(r), the official medical journal...
View ArticleMost LGBTQ+ Orthopaedic Trainees and Professionals Report Workplace Bias
Most lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning (LGBTQ+) orthopaedic trainees and professionals openly identify their sexual orientation or gender identity to at least some colleagues,...
View ArticleEffects of "Blue Light" on Human Health Still Unclear
The International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) has identified a lack of consensus among public health officials about whether SWL from artificial sources disrupts circadian...
View ArticleBest Practices Suggested for Psychiatric Care of Transgender and Gender...
In caring for transgender and gender diverse (TGD) people, psychiatrists should focus on alleviating the sequelae of gender minority stress, with the goal of promoting resilience, according to a review...
View ArticleIntervention With Surgeons Improves the Accuracy of Predicted Operating Room...
Reducing the manipulation of operating room (OR) scheduling can improve scheduling accuracy and potentially maximize OR usage, avoid delays, and enhance patient satisfaction, according to a study...
View ArticleRising rates of head and facial injuries from exercise and weightlifting
Numbers of craniofacial injuries related to exercise and weightlifting have increased sharply over the past decade, reports a study in The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery. The journal is published in...
View ArticleNearly One-Third of Patients with TBI Have Marginal or Inadequate Health...
Low health literacy is a problem for a substantial proportion of people with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI), according to research published in The Journal of Head Trauma...
View ArticleSocial media use may help to empower plastic surgery patients
For patients considering or undergoing plastic and reconstructive surgery (PRS) procedures, using social media to gather information and answer questions can enhance patient empowerment - potentially...
View ArticleSocial Media Images of Pediatric Craniofacial Patients - Parents Voice Concerns
Parents voice strong concerns about social media sharing of images of children undergoing craniofacial surgery, reports a survey study in the April issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery(r), the...
View ArticleNursing resources affect hospital patient experience ratings
The nursing work environment, nurse education, and staffing levels are independent factors affecting hospital scores on a key measure of patient-centered care - with significant implications for...
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