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USPSTF: Data Insufficient for Scoliosis Screening

Medscape Medical News January 11, 2018

In a revised recommendation statement on routine scoliosis screening of adolescents, the USPSTF no longer advises against the practice, but stops short of recommending it.
Does Ditching Your Sitting Desk Improve Your Health?

Medscape Rheumatology January 12, 2018
The Prevalence, Patterns, and Predictors of Chiropractic Use

Spine January 9, 2018

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Declines in Kidney Function, Spine BMD Linked in Chinese Postmenopausal Women

Reuters Health Information January 19, 2018
Changes in Bone Markers Predict Fracture Reduction With Anti-resorptive Drug

Reuters Health Information January 18, 2018
Rheumatoid Arthritis May Confer Higher Cardiac and Infection Risks

Reuters Health Information January 17, 2018
Survey: 42% of Physicians Report Burnout, Some Cite Depression

Medscape Medical News January 17, 2018
Tackle Global Road Deaths Like Preventable Diseases - Report

Reuters Health Information January 12, 2018
Obesity Linked to Disability After Joint Surgery

Reuters Health Information January 10, 2018
Complete Handoffs by Anesthesiologists Tied to Poor Outcomes

Medscape Medical News January 10, 2018
Olympics-Norway's Cross-country Success Clouded by Asthma Drug Ethics

Reuters Health Information January 9, 2018

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Does Ditching Your Sitting Desk Improve Your Health?

Medscape Rheumatology January 12, 2018

Researchers say to avoid back pain and reap other benefits, stand up at your desk—but not too much.
Clinical Trends for January 2018

Medscape January 19, 2018

Each week, we choose a search term that surged in popularity, speculate as to why it was popular, and present an infographic with useful clinical information about a related condition. Find out what trended during the third week of January.
Elite Distance Runners: A 45-Year Follow-up

Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise January 19, 2018
Surgery for Lumbar Spondylolisthesis: Women Fare Best

Neurosurgical Focus January 17, 2018

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Government Ban on Seven Words Creates Anger Among Physicians

Medscape Business of Medicine January 19, 2018

Last year, the Washington Post reported that the CDC was banned from using seven scientific words. What do physicians think of the ban?
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New HHS Division to Protect Clinicians With Religious Objections

Medscape Medical News January 18, 2018
Flu Intensity, IV Bag Shortage Have Hospitals Scrambling

Medscape Medical News January 18, 2018
Health Programs Threatened by Possible Government Shutdown

Medscape Medical News January 17, 2018

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