Judging Osteoporosis Screening Intervals From the Latest T Score
January 31, 2012
(AUDIO) Data from a long-term prospective study reveal that, for many older women, the pace of bone mass deterioration takes place on the scale of decades, not single years. Here, the lead author of the study describes how to interpret the results to choose the date for your patient's next bone-density test.
Does Sports Activity Increase Risk of Knee Arthritis?
January 11, 2012
(AUDIO) Many persons worry that playing sports or working out regularly puts too much stress on the knees. Hear Dr Jeffrey Driban discuss new studies that suggest only certain sports, and certain levels of activity, predispose knees to osteoarthritis.
Diagnosing Tibialis Posterior Tendinopathy
January 10, 2012
(VIDEO) Orthopedic surgeon David Carmody discusses this poorly understood condition, a common cause of ankle pain among women that, if not treated promptly, can lead to serious deformity.
Avoid Falls Risk in Treating Elderly for Chronic Pain
January 4, 2012
(AUDIO) With Vioxx removed from the market because of cardiovascular risks, many doctors have turned to treating chronic pain with narcotics. A new study shows that in the elderly this can increase the risk of falls. Listen to Lydia Rolita, MD, as she contemplates the best course of action in this matter of unintended consequences.
Injection for Golfer's Elbow
December 8, 2011
(VIDEO) Learn why injecting a steroid for tennis or golfer's elbow is an exception from the chief rule about injections into joints.
Is Your Patient a Candidate for Hip Replacement Surgery?
November 29, 2011
(VIDEO) Orthopedic surgeon Bill Walter describes a systematic approach to the history and demonstrates a hands-on physical examination that can provide definitive evidence that surgery may be the best option.
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Physicians Need to Balance Roles at Work Just Like at HomeJennifer Frank, MD, February 21, 2012 Just like laundry duty and getting the kids dressed for their holiday concert, I take my primary-care responsibility very personally and very seriously. Video: EHR User SatisfactionAubrey Westgate, February 17, 2012 Family physician Kenneth Adler, a presenter at the HIMSS12 Conference in Las Vegas, provides a look at national EHR user satisfaction rates. Five Tips to Better Manage Your Revenue CycleOwen Dahl, February 14, 2012 It is vital that practices have systematic ways to address patient collections; the following strategies can help your practice collect all that it is due.
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