Musculoskeletal Disorders
Conference Coverage
Get familiar with evidence on these supplements
NEW ORLEANS – Because parents may be interested in complementary and alternative medicine options, you should be aware of the evidence for popular...
Conference Coverage
Sarcopenia associated with increased cardiometabolic risk
LOS ANGELES – Loss of lean body mass and function with aging reduces metabolically active tissue, which can lead to...
Conference Coverage
Adult atopic dermatitis brings increased osteoporosis risk
MADRID – “The absolute risk is low, but it’s real.”
Video
MSK Clinic: Evaluating shoulder pain using IPASS
In this first installment of the MSK Clinic video series, Dr. Alland demonstrates how to perform a shoulder exam using the IPASS model—I...
Renal Consult
Bone Health in Kidney Disease
Mineral and bone disorder is a common complication in patients with kidney disease. Here’s guidance on monitoring for and treating bone...
News
When adolescents visit the ED, 10% leave with an opioid
Compared with outpatient clinics, prescription rate is more than six times higher in the emergency department.
CE/CME
Click for Credit: Endometriosis surgery benefits; diabetes & aging; more
Topics include: Benefits of endometriosis surgery • Cognitive impairment in hypertension • Atopic dermatitis comorbidities • Antidepressants...
News
Antidepressants tied to greater hip fracture incidence in older adults
In the year after initiating antidepressant therapy, a 3.5% incidence rate for hip fractures was found, compared with 1.3% in the control group....
Article
MSK injury? Make splinting choices based on the evidence
Which devices do—and don’t—have evidence to support their use when it comes to injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome, “tennis elbow,” or an ankle...
CE/CME
Click for Credit: Short-term NSAIDs; endometriosis; more
Topics include: Short-term NSAID use • chronic liver disease & pneumonia • Antibiotic prescribing • fractures in older men • ART for younger...