Smoking may stymie recovery after arthroplastyPreoperative smoking status is a significant predictor of 30-day complications and one-year mortality in patients undergoing elective arthroplasty, researchers reported. Clinical Notes: New statement on VTE risk with OCsRecent reports suggesting an increased VTE risk with drospirenone-containing OCs have significant methodological flaws. NP-led spinal clinic reduces wait times A nurse practitioner-led clinic can speed up diagnosis and management of certain spinal conditions, according to a pilot study at Toronto Western Hospital. Osteoporosis | Canadian study confirms link between bisphosphonates and fracture risk Light activity best for knees MRI reveals early damage in those engaging in moderate or strenuous exercise Custom-cut knees Vitamin K may benefit bone Wrong patients are getting bone density scans: Ont. study Younger, low-risk women are being given unnecessary osteoporosis testing NP-led spinal clinic shortens wait times Study finds NPs could speed up diagnosis, management of patients with certain spinal conditions. Far East faces hip fracture ‘epidemic’ Lifestyle changes in China could prompt increased risk of damaging falls First Previous 7 8 9 10 11 Next Last
