Clinic, S.C.-based Palmetto Bone & Joint opened a new clinic in Chapin, S.C., according to The Lexington Ledger.
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Orthopedic surgeons must continue asking patients serious questions before undergoing hip and knee replacements, according to The Shiny Sheet.
Physicians on Hawaii have been expecting a shortage of medical professionals for a while now, and as the state's aging population continues to grow, there are not enough physicians to provide care, according to Khon 2.
Remaining active is a lifestyle necessity for older adults and due to continuous advancements with medical devices and implants the opportunities to remain active are high.
On April 5, U.S. Surgeon General Jerome M. Adams, MD, issued an advisory on HHS.gov regarding naloxone.
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Salem-based Hope Orthopedics of Oregon welcomed Cyrus Ghavam, MD, to the team.
WalletHub researchers investigated the best and worst states for physicians based on a variety of factors, from competition to annual wages to malpractice insurance.
WalletHub analysts compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 16 metrics to determine the best and worst states for physicians.
Evangelos Megariotis, MD, is banned from prescribing opioids after investigators discovered more than 75 percent of the orthopedic surgeon's patients were written prescriptions, North Jersey reports.
A group of orthopedic and anesthesia providers agreed to pay $3.2 million to settle allegations of false Medicaid claims for prescriptions purchased outside the U.S. and without FDA approval.