New procedural rules could prevent nearly 50% of children from receiving unnecessary ankle X-rays, according to a study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. Dr. Kathy Boutis and colleagues conducted a study to see if hospitals could cut down on the number of children who receive radiographs on their ankles for minor injuries. Dr. […]
Updated Guidelines for Occupational HIV Exposure
The United States Public Health Service recently updated their guidelines for managing and preventing HIV exposure in the workplace. The biggest revision in the recommendations is the addition of a postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) regimen. Under the previous guidelines, healthcare professionals would be evaluated before determining a PEP regimen. Now, exposed workers will automatically receive a combination […]
5 Reasons to Undergo an Ankle or Foot MRI
Magnetic resonance imaging, commonly referred to as an MRI, is a medical technique used to view internal body structures in vast detail. Medical professionals love using MRI technology because it provides them with a much more detailed image than they could attain with a normal X-ray. MRIs are extremely useful at our practice because they […]
Performer Breaks Leg During America’s Got Talent Routine
A member of the Chicago Boyz broke his tibia in three places Tuesday when he landed awkwardly during an acrobatic performance on America’s Got Talent. The injury occurred near the end of the group’s routine, which featured an energetic ensemble of rope and people jumping. As you can see in the video below, a few […]
Sugary Drinks Linked to Obesity in Children
Children who consume more than eight ounces of sugary beverages on a daily basis are more likely to gain weight and be obese compared to children who avoid such concoctions, a new study revealed. For their study, researchers evaluated the drinking habits of nearly 10,000 children at 9 months, 2 years, 4 years, and 5 […]
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