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A new study found glucocorticoid therapy can reduce the amount of citrullination, a process that converts the protein building block arginine into citrulline, which is thought to increase inflammation, in the joints of people with rheumatoid arthritis, according to findings…

Robert W. Giering, MD, has joined the staff at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington, Vt., according to a Bennington Banner report.

General Electric plans to discontinue its ambulatory electronic health record product, GE Centricity Advance EHR, starting June 30, according to an InformationWeek report.

Here are five thoughts on targeted injections with Dr. Michael Port of DISC Sports and Spine Center in Marina del Rey, Calif.

Curtis Turchin, MA, DC, is the director of clinical sciences in the laser products division of Pivotal Health Solutions. He discusses the benefits of adding laser therapy to pain practices.

This year, there were two new codes on the treatment of Dupuytren's contracture, according to an AAOS Now report.

Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in Dallas has appointed several orthopedic and spine surgeons to new leadership positions, according to a hospital news release.

Telemedicine and telehealth have the potential to increase access to care, improve quality of care and decrease costs. For instance, the American Telemedicine Association proposed legislation that would expand telemedicine and save an estimated $186 million over the next 10…

John Uribe, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Doctors Hospital in Coral Gables, Fla., recently performed knee surgery on Florida Panthers defenseman Dmitry Kulikov, according to a Sun Sentinel news report.

Tulane University in New Orleans has joined the NFL Neurological Care Program, which provides services for retired football players who suffer from neurological conditions, according to a WWL news report.