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In the past six months, six patients with endocarditis have been admitted to Pepin Heart Hospital in Tampa, Fla., after injecting oxycodone, and four of them have died, according to a St. Petersburg Times report.

Due to continuing uncertainty on how to treat chronic pain, physicians should base treatment on evidence-based studies and not rely on patient testimonials, according to an FASEB Journal report.

President Barack Obama has named Sept. 11-17, 2011 National Health Information Technology Week, according to a White House proclamation.

The Food and Drug Administration will now require osteoporosis drug makers Fosamax, Boniva, Actonel, Atelvia and Reclast to clearly state how long patients can take the drug to optimize benefits and lower risks, according to a report in the Times…

Michael Corcoran, MD, orthopedic surgeon at OAK Orthopedics in Bradley, Ill., and team physician for the Chicago Bears, discusses seven ways to focus your practice on young athletes.

Knute Buehler, MD, an orthopedic surgeon in Bend, Ore., has become a candidate for the 2012 GOP nomination for Secretary of State in Oregon, according to a Willamette Week news report.

The Atlanta Falcons have named Spero Karas, MD, as head team physician for this season, according to a Forsyth Herald report.

The American Society of Association Executives honored the AAOS Extremity War Injuries symposium with the "Power of A" Gold Award, signifying extraordinary contributions the association has made to society, according to AAOS Now.

A study by Manhattan Research shows the majority of physicians use the Internet during the workday for professional purposes and demonstrate certain unique digital behavior, according to a company news release.

David Clark Hay, MD, a hand and wrist specialist, recently joined Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles, according to a report from The Orange County Register.