Women with 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels greater than 33 ng/mL are seven times more likely to benefit from bisphosphonate therapy compared with women with lower levels, according to researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery. “Maintaining adequate vitamin D levels above those…
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Postcasting Orthotic Protocol Retooling Could Improve Ponseti Technique Success Rates
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Program Aims to Improve Osteoporosis Identification and Treatment
The “Own the Bone” program effectively educates patients with osteoporosis who have recently sustained a fragility fracture on measures to seek future treatment, improve bone strength, reduce their risk of future fractures and facilitate conversations with their caregivers. …
Limited Hand Surgery, Microvascular/Replantation On-call Resources Seen at Trauma Centers
LAS VEGAS — The availability of on-call resources for emergency hand surgery and microvascular/replantation services at U.S. trauma centers remains inconsistent, according to recently presented findings on level 1 and 2 institutions. Bret C. Peterson, MD, presented his team’s research…
Commonalities Across Hospitals Guide MRSA Bundle Implementation
After implementing changes to reduce methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in intensive care units, researchers from Indiana found five common themes imperative to successful bundle implementation and may serve as a descriptive and systemic model for future initiatives. “Our research found…
FDA to Seek Public Comment on Recommendations to the 510(k) Program
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that it will open a public docket and receive public comments in response to a report from the Institute of Medicine on the 510(k) program. According to a news release, the FDA…
Medical Device Leaders Call for Value-Driven Innovations to Improve Global Competitiveness
The Austen BioInnovation Institute in Akron, Ohio introduced a new concept called value-driven engineering — aimed at improving U.S. global competitiveness in biomedical innovation — at a Safe Haven Summit. Value-driven engineering (VdE) calls for the development of innovative medical…
Geza Zichy Became the Greatest Marvel of Modern Times on the Piano
Fifteen-year-old Geza Zichy vowed to keep playing the piano despite a hunting accident that claimed his right arm.
Obese Adults Referred to Weight Watchers Program by Physicians Lose More Weight
A 1-year global study indicated that overweight and obese adults referred to Weight Watchers, a community based provider of weight-loss services, lost more than twice as much weight when compared with those who received standard care. The study included participants…
HealthSouth Realigns Into Six Regions
HealthSouth recently realigned its hospitals into six regions. “Our development plans are accelerating as expected and to maintain our clinical and operational focus while positioning the company for future expansion, we are realigning our hospitals and adding a new region…