A new study aimed at determining if Vitamin D and fish oil supplements can prevent cardiovascular disease might be jeopardizing the health of the research participants who are receiving the placebo pills, evidence suggests. In the story documented on Medscape, a 57-year-old patient who recently visited her doctor found out that her Vitamin D levels […]
Timberwolves’ Pekovic Out With Achilles Bursitis
The Minnesota Timberwolves will be without Nikola Pekovic for at least a week after the big man was diagnosed with bursitis in his right Achilles tendon. Pekovic left Monday’s game against the Bulls after only six minutes when he felt soreness in his right Achilles, and he didn’t return. He underwent an MRI on Tuesday […]
Who is Considered a “High-Risk” Patient?
If you work in the medical community or watch enough network television, odds are you’ve heard the term “high-risk patient.” These patients are considered the most likely to suffer an aggravation, complication, or other serious medical condition. You might assume a high-risk patient is someone who is old, overweight, and inactive, and while all those […]
Are Today’s Surgeons Less Prepared Than Past Generations?
As we noted when we broke down seven pros and cons of surgeon work-hour restrictions, the biggest question that came out of the new guidelines was, “Is it better to have a well-rested surgeon, or a well-trained one?” According to new research by The Annals of Surgery, young doctors are much more likely to be […]
Surgery is Best Option After Achilles Tendon Rupture
Surgical procedures to correct Achilles tendon ruptures resulted in a significant reduction in the likelihood of re-rupture compared to non-operative treatment, according to a study conducted by researchers at The State University of New York at Buffalo. For their study, researchers analyzed multiple databases to discover how many patients suffered a re-rupture of their Achilles […]
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