Research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association recently found truth in the old adage, “two heads are better than one” when it comes to finding the correct medical diagnosis. To determine if two brains were better than one at solving diagnostic problems, researchers divided 88 fourth-year medical students into two groups. The […]
Addressing Orthopedic Surgeon Burnout
Statistically speaking, physicians suffer more job burnout than any other profession in America. Don’t get me wrong, the vast majority of us love our jobs and what we do, but being a physician takes a significant physical and emotional on your mind and body. Looking specifically at orthopedic surgeons, we fall near the middle of specialty […]
Temporary Tattoos Could Revolutionize Diabetic Glucose Testing
Temporary tattoos are great for individuals who want to share a message without the permanence of a real tattoo, but they may soon serve a greater purpose: a glucose testing device for diabetics. According to findings published in Popular Science, researchers at the University of California San Diego have developed a temporary tattoo equipped with electrodes […]
FDA Advises Against Certain Bone Grafts For Children
Late last week the US Food and Drug Administration announced that clinicians should avoid using certain bone graft substitutes in patients under the age of 18 because they can carry serious injury risk. The specific bone graft substitutes in question contain recombinant proteins or synthetic peptides that mimic the bone’s natural growth. When paired with what’s known […]
High Heels May Increase Osteoporosis Risk
Killer heels could kill your knees, according to a new research published in the Journal of Orthopaedic Research. As you’re probably aware, we’re not a huge fan of high heels on this blog. We’ve written about the problems caused by high heels in the past, and although we know heels are a must for certain situations, […]
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