The most common zone of injury after primary patellar dislocation in pediatric patients was isolated to the patellar attachment in a majority of patients, according to a study published in The American Journal of Sports Medicine.
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The patient-centered medical home approach is assisting an increased use of electronic medical records for family physicians, according to a News Journal report.
Marshall University in Huntington, W.Va., recently received a $5 million endowment for its sports medicine translational research center from the Cline Family Foundation and another $5 million from the Virginia Research Trust Fund's Bucks for Brains program, according to a…
A team physician for the Arizona Cardinals and Phoenix Coyotes and consultant with the Oakland Athletics, Douglas Freedberg, MD, discusses the finer points of being a sports medicine and team physician today. Dr. Freedberg is a sports medicine orthopedic surgeon…
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jose Contreras recently received a platelet-rich plasma injection to relieve pain in his right forearm, according to an MLB report.
Nearly 80 percent of respondents have concerns about the safety of their electronic medical records, according to a recent Xerox survey. Respondents also said computer hackers, damaged EMRs and misuse of medical information are three of their biggest worries with…
According to a Cephalon news release, the FDA has approved a risk evaluation and mitigation strategy for Cephalon's Fentora and Actiq drugs to manage breakthrough pain in opioid-tolerant patients with cancer.
Peter Mitchell, MD, performed surgery on Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Stephen Drew to repair torn ligaments sustained during a slide into home plate, according to an MLB report.
Musculoskeletal injuries as well as concussions can produce cognitive impairment during the recovery period, as measured by computerized tests, according to a study published in The American Journal of Sports Medicine.
New York-based FAIR Health will soon launch a free website to utilize "fair and open methodology" for looking up healthcare provider and physician charges nationwide, according to a Colorado Medicine report.
