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 […]
4 Tips For a Safe Fourth of July
Fourth of July Eve is upon us, and that means many people will soon be making the trek to cottages and holiday barbecues. The three-day holiday can be fun-filled and relaxing, but it can spiral out of control quickly if you’re not careful. Below are four tips for staying safe this 4th of July. 1. Fireworks […]
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 […]
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