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American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) 2010 Annual Meeting
Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from the meeting.
Medscape Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
Posted: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:18:50 EST

Physicians Say Onerous "Meaningful Use" Requirements Could Make EHR Incentives Meaningless
In one survey, practice administrators said complying with meaningful-use standards would slow physicians down - read, "lower their income."
Medscape Medical News
Posted: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 17:10:44 EST

A Comparison of Posterolateral Lumbar Fusion Comparing Autograft, Autogenous Laminectomy Bone With Bone Marrow Aspirate, and Calcium Sulphate With Bone Marrow Aspirate: A Prospective Randomized Study
This study evaluated whether the fusion rate of autogenous laminectomy bone chips and calcium sulfate pellets could be augmented by bone marrow aspirate (BMA) in 1-level lumbar posterolateral fusion.
Spine
Posted: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST

Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections for Achilles Tendinopathy
Is this treatment, popular with elite athletes, really effective? Results of what appears to be the first controlled trial provide an answer.
Journal Watch
Posted: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST

Primary Care Physicians Make Inappropriate Referrals for CT and MRI Studies
New research shows that primary care physicians are referring their patients for computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging examinations for inappropriate reasons.
Medscape Medical News
Posted: Mon, 8 Mar 2010 12:04:20 EST

Use of Electronic Prescribing Nearly Tripled in 2009
Thanks in part to federal incentives, roughly 1 in 4 office-based prescribers now transmits scripts from their computer to the pharmacy's computer.
Medscape Medical News
Posted: Fri, 5 Mar 2010 14:57:46 EST

Why US Healthcare Costs Are Out of Control: Two Insiders' Perspectives
Drs. Frank Veith and Zvonimir Krajcer offer half a dozen reasons why US healthcare costs are out of control.
Medscape General Surgery
Posted: Fri, 5 Mar 2010 10:05:37 EST

A New Performance Test for Cervical Myelopathy: The Triangle Step Test
This test is used to measure lower extremity motor function. It may be useful for patients who cannot walk safely; it is done while sitting.
Spine
Posted: Fri, 5 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST

Unusual Mid-shaft Fractures During Long-term Bisphosphonate Therapy
Although existing evidence supports a good safety profile, there is concern that these agents could result in severe suppression of bone turnover with increased risk of nonvertebral fractures.
Clinical Endocrinology
Posted: Fri, 5 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST

CDC Commentary: Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy -- Considerations for Care
Learn about a project that resulted in comprehensive clinical care considerations to assist health professionals in caring for those with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Posted: Thu, 4 Mar 2010 15:44:51 EST

The Growing Diversity of the U.S. Workforce
As the diversity of the U.S. workforce increases, employers need to recognize that there is no"one-size-fits-all" approach to employee health benefits.
Quality Interactions®: A Patient-Based Approach to Cross-Cultural Care
Posted: Thu, 4 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST

Obama Urges Simple-Majority Vote on Healthcare Reform in Coming Weeks
The president's remarks signal a Democratic plan to bypass a Republican filibuster in the Senate if needed with a budget reconciliation vote.
Medscape Medical News
Posted: Wed, 3 Mar 2010 19:02:20 EST