Search results for "Hip replacement"
Several factors associated with hip replacement revision due to prosthetic joint infection
Preventive strategies for prosthetic joint infection that focus on hygiene, use of protective equipment, systemic antibiotics, and other similar measures could be enhanced by controlling patient-related factors.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/07/31/2.htm
31 Jul 2018
Get hip to hip pain assessment
HIPROT becomes an easy acronym to remember when evaluating hip pain, one expert said at Internal Medicine Meeting 2022.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/07/get-hip-to-hip-pain-assessment.htm
1 Jul 2022
Study finds no link between elective surgery and dementia risk in seniors
Patients older than age 65 years who underwent elective surgeries had a 4.6% rate of incident dementia within five years, compared to 6.9% in matched controls who consulted with a surgeon but did not undergo surgery, a Canadian study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/01/09/4.htm
9 Jan 2024
Stroke risk may be higher up to 12 weeks after hip replacement, study finds
Risk for stroke is elevated up to 12 weeks after total hip replacement, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/11/13/5.htm
13 Nov 2012
3 physical exam pearls for patients with pain
Pearl No. 1: The Carnett sign can help clinicians determine if imaging is needed to diagnose pain.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/01/3-physical-exam-pearls-for-patients-with-pain.htm
1 Jan 2023
Colchicine linked to lower incidence of total knee, hip replacements in patients with chronic coronary artery disease
Compared to placebo, colchicine (0.5 mg once daily) was associated with a 31% lower incidence of total knee replacements and total hip replacements, an exploratory analysis of a randomized controlled trial found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/05/30/1.htm
30 May 2023
Resist the urge to overtreat bacteriuria
Antibiotics could be avoided more frequently even in patients who have significant bacteriuria if a physician takes the time to convey potential antibiotic risks.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/07/resist-the-urge-to-overtreat-bacteriuria.htm
1 Jul 2019
Understanding MIPS, how much patients cost 'the system'
As physicians convert to the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System, they will eventually be required to consider the cost of care they deliver to patients.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/04/tips.htm
1 Apr 2017
Arthroplasty associated with increased risk of heart attack in early postoperative period
The immediate postoperative risk of myocardial infarction following total joint arthroplasty may have been previously underappreciated, authors noted.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/09/01/2.htm
1 Sep 2015
New dosing for ESAs and oseltamivir, warning on pioglitazone
Recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/09/fda.htm
1 Sep 2011