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Researchers from The Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colo., have traveled to Paris for the International Society for Hip Arthroscopy meeting to present their research into the causes, prevention and treatment of hip disorders, according to a practice news release.

Here are 15 sports medicine physicians who have joined  new group or been promoted within their group.

Surgeons and researchers at Stanford University are studying the force of head impacts during football games and practices, according to a Stanford University news release.

Andrew Feldman, MD, team physician for the New York Rangers, recently performed knee surgery on left wing Mike Rupp, according to a report from The Record.

The percent of office-based physicians using e-prescribing systems has increased from less than 10 percent to 52 percent in three years, according to a Surescripts news release.

Multiple studies show nano-formulation, which reduces particle size and enhances drug dissolution, of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can provide relief at lower doses and a lower cost, according to findings presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology.

Daniel J. Berry, MD, president of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, recently released a letter asking members to support the Orthopaedic PAC this election year, according to an AAOS report.

The Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society has inducted Greg Gallant, MD, MBA, as its new president, according to a POS news release.

This month the Office of Civil Rights will begin auditing covered entities and business associates for HIPAA compliance, according to the OCR.

Several orthopedic specialty and subspecialty groups have joined together to promote the Operation Walk USA initiative to treat underprivileged patient populations in the United States, according to a report from AAOS Now.