Joint Replacements

Asthma inhaler in high demand after GSK stops US production … Walking, jogging, yoga, strength training best for depression … Antibiotic combo works against drug-resistant infection … Doctor: Time...

People who had hip and knee replacements and reported on outcomes had a “small improvement” over traditional post-surgery care, a study shows.

Continued success of joint replacement model powered by institutional post-acute care reductions: CMS … CareTrust REIT adds new West Coast SNF operator … AHCA/NCAL names latest round of Bronze Quality...

As a Physical Therapist for several years (and even several decades), I’ve participated in rehabilitating a lot of joints. Some shoulders, a few elbows, some hips, and lots and lots of knees. Our job...

$7.4B set to bolster healthcare workforce to fight COVID-19, prepare for future epidemics …Vaccination rates relatively high for older adults, but lag in some areas … Healthier heart links to better...

FDA approves first oral hormone therapy for advanced prostate cancer … Remote monitoring leads to fourfold decline in hospital return after joint surgery … Scientists search for culprit behind allergic...

There’s an upward trend in opioid prescriptions after joint replacement surgery, despite limited effectiveness and against federal, state and payer advice, researchers say.

Baby boomers putting pressure on hips, knees and facilities that replace them … Memory training needs to target specific difficulties to be effective, study suggests … State investigation into...

A new study undermines the idea that patients who live alone need inpatient rehabilitation care after knee or hip replacement surgery.

Lifting nursing home residents may lead to staff blaming their shoulder soreness on physical strain. But a new study indicates shoulder joint pain symptoms may be linked to cardiovascular problems. Lifting...