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A new study published online in Molecular Psychiatry has found that when physicians effectively relieve their patients' pain, the region of their brain activity mirrored that of a patient experiencing a placebo effect, according to a Popular Science report.

Several sports medicine physicians were recognized as top in their field as voted on by their peers.

As the healthcare environment changes over the next year, there are several steps ambulatory surgery centers can take to position themselves for success in the future. Traditionally, a few simple tweaks could make a big difference for ASCs, but not…

For every commercial member gained by the top seven health insurers since December 2011, five government-sponsored members were added, according to a report by Mark Farrah Associates, a healthcare market research firm based in Kennebunk, Maine.

Richard Steadman, MD, recently completed a study on the 10-year survival of an arthroscopic procedure he developed.

Marc Philippon, MD, an orthopedic surgeon with The Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colo., performed hip surgery on Vancouver Canucks goaltending prospect Eddie Lack, according to a report from The Star Phoenix.

Orthopedic surgeons are now able to use an iPod Touch app to assist during total knee replacements, according to a KNDO report.

Bellevue, Wash.-based PRO Sports Club has established a new orthopedics and sports medicine center to address musculoskeletal issues.

Here are 11 sports medicine physicians who recently joined or opened a new practice.

Georgetown, Ind., is now considering placing a moratorium on pain management clinics, according to a WDRB/WMYO TV report.