The implementation of dilute betadine lavage before wound closure in total joint replacement operations reduced post-op infection rates from 0.97% to 0.15%, according to a 2011 study of more than 2,000 surgeries. Nicholas Michael Brown, MD, discussed his team’s results at the 2011 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Brown said although […]
Lack of Sleep May Lead to More Sports-Related Injuries
Young athletes who don’t get at least eight hours of sleep at night may be at a higher risk for sports injuries than well-rested athletes, researchers found. A study conducted at a private school in California determined that student athletes who slept less than eight hours a night were more likely to suffer an injury […]
Obese Children at Greater Risk for Foot Fracture
A new study shows a strong link between obese children and foot fractures. Researchers reviewed medical records of 913,178 children from the ages of 2 to 19. Those children who were obese had a markedly higher risk of foot fracture. 19.2% of children surveyed were obese. These children were 1.14 to 1.42 times more likely […]
Clinical Guidelines Lacking According to New Study
According to a study published online yesterday, most clinical practice guidelines are lacking in their compliance with standards set by the Institute of Medicine (IOM). Researchers examined 130 guidelines from the National Guideline Clearinghouse (NGC) website in order to verify compliance with 18 IOM standards. The average number of satisfied standards was 8 out of […]
New Study Shows Vitamin C can Help fight Osteoporosis, Bone Loss
The results of a new study have shown that vitamin C can help avoid bone loss and fight Osteoporosis. Researchers at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine conducted an experiment on three groups of mice. Two of the groups had their ovaries removed – a procedure that reduced bone density. The mice in one of these […]