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According to a Journal of Pain report, smokers are much more likely to report problems with chronic pain than non-smokers.

A. David Davis, MD, a sports medicine physician, has joined The Physicians of Access Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics in Exeter, N.H., according to a Foster's Daily Democrat report.

Lewis Yocum, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedics in Los Angeles, will perform elbow surgery on Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jose Contreras, according to a Philadelphia Inquirer report.

Technavio researchers estimate that the world mobile health applications market will see a 24 percent compound annual growth rate from 2010-2014.

Kohl's department stores donated $313,000 to Arnold Palmer Children's Hospital Pediatric Sports Medicine Center, a portion of which will be put towards preventing ACL injury among young athletes, according to an Orlando Sentinel report.

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons has established an education and credentialing process for orthopedic surgeons who travel internationally to help victims of natural disasters, according to an AAOS Now report.

Skaggs Regional Medical Center recently launched a new program targeting baby boomers who will need orthopedic and spine care, according to a KY3 news report.

According to a Journal of Pain report, after adjusting for pain intensity, a new study finds few significant differences in characteristics of chronic and subacute back pain.

Russell Warren, MD, team physician for the New York Giants, performed knee surgery on defensive end Osi Umenyiora, according to an ESPN report.

D1 Sports Training, an Alabama-based sports training center, is preparing to add medical care through sports medicine specialist Geoffrey Connor, MD, along with additional specialists, according to a report from The Birmingham News.