A recent study published in Arthritis and Rheumatism suggests that one in three total knee replacement operations may be unnecessary, leading authors to call for a more stringent patient selection criteria. For their study, researchers conducted a five-year analysis of 205 patients who underwent a total knee anthroplasty (TKA) because they were classified as high risk […]
TV Consumption Linked to Increased Death Risk
A new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association suggests that passive sedentary activities are much more likely to lead to an increased risk of early death than active sedentary behaviors. While the idea of an active sedentary behavior may seem oxymoronic, hear us out. Watching television is passive for both your […]
Court: Patients Can Be Responsible For Death During Surgery
A decision by the Colorado Supreme Court ruled that patients can be at least partially at fault for their death on an operating table. The curious case of Kelly v. Haralampopoulos first began when Vasilios Haralampopoulos visited the hospital emergency room complaining of abdominal pain. Tests revealed a cyst on his liver, and two doctors, Dr. […]
Excessive Drinking Linked to Early Death in Adults
A study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention discovered that excessive drinking was the cause of one in 10 deaths among working-age adults. Binge and excessive drinking tendencies may be more frequent in college, but individuals who continue those habits into the early stages of their professional career may be contributing to their […]
Pro Teams Should Be Banned From Hiring Their Own Doctors
Art Caplan of the Division of Medical Ethics at the NYU Langone Medical Center recently penned an article claiming that sports teams shouldn’t be allowed to hire their own medical personnel. In his article, Caplan notes that the current system is flawed, as it doesn’t look out for the athlete’s best interests. Caplan claims that […]
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