July 15, 2025

Cementless Knee Implants Show Superior Outcomes in Patients With Obesity

A new review comparing knee implant methods in obese patients finds cementless fixation may improve implant survival and reduce loosening compared with cemented approaches, especially in patients with BMI ≥35 kg/m².

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July 15, 2025

Hospital Violence Program Shows No Reinjury Gain

Researchers evaluate the Life Outside of Violence program and find no significant reduction in youth reinjury risk after violent trauma.

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July 14, 2025

Gabapentin Use Tied to Cognitive Decline, Study

Gabapentin use was associated with a 29% increased risk of dementia and an 85% increased risk of mild cognitive impairment within 10 years of pain diagnosis.

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July 10, 2025

Tramadol Carries Lowest Constipation Risk Among Opioids

The UK hospital study of over 80,000 patients found that certain opioids, including morphine and oxycodone, carried a higher risk of severe constipation compared with others.

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July 02, 2025

FDA Approves Ready-to-Infuse Vancomycin

Tyzavan is the first FDA-approved vancomycin formulation available at room temperature that requires no compounding, thawing, or dilution, enabling faster treatment in time-critical infections like sepsis.

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June 26, 2025

MRI Finds Hidden Arthritis After Cancer Therapy

A new imaging study found that patients who develop joint pain after cancer immunotherapy often show significant inflammation and joint damage on MRI—even when physical signs of arthritis are absent.

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June 25, 2025

Ultrasound Finds Early Insulin Resistance Signals

A handheld ultrasound probe could soon help detect metabolic issues long before blood sugar levels raise concerns.

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June 25, 2025

Top Physical Therapies for Knee OA

A large-scale analysis of physical therapies for knee osteoarthritis found knee bracing, hydrotherapy, and exercise to be the most effective options for reducing pain and improving function.

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June 23, 2025

Is OLIF the Better Back Bet?

A study comparing two spine surgeries in older adults found that OLIF significantly reduced hospital stays, complications, and improved back structure compared with TLIF.

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