FDA approves first drug for myelofibrosis
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Jakafi (ruxolitinb), the first drug approved to treat patients with the bone marrow disease myelofibrosis. Read…
Musculoskeletal/Orthopedics
Understanding pain in patients with intellectual disabilities
Learn how to detect and manage pain in patients who may not respond to pain in expected ways.
Spotting trouble after spinal surgery
The rapid response team makes all the right moves when a patient experiences neck swelling and difficulty swallowing after an anterior cervical discectomy and…
FDA approves first ceramic-on-metal total hip replacement system
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Pinnacle CoMplete Acetabular Hip System, the first ceramic-on-metal total hip replacement system for patients…
Cervical spondylosis with myelopathy: Painful and sometimes paralyzing
This progressive degenerative spine condition is commonly mistaken for arthritis. This article covers assessment and management, including preop and postop care.
Joint adventures: The path to total knee replacement
More Americans seem destined for total knee replacement. Learn about the different types of knee replacement surgery and how nurses can improve outcomes for…
Nitroglycerin ointment slightly increases bone mineral density in postmenopausal women
Nitroglycerin ointment applied at bedtime for 2 years slightly increased bone mineral density in postmenopausal women states a study in JAMA. Read more at…
Astute assessment prevents paralysis
What seems like a simple pulled muscle to a shipping clerk turns out to be cauda equina syndrome, a potentially paralyzing injury that warrants…
Compared to nsNSAIDs and coxibs, opioid use in older adults with arthritis increases risk of safety events
In older adults with arthritis, opioid use increases the risk of fractures and safety events requiring hospitalization, compared to nonselective NSAIDs (nsNSAIDs) and selective…
When cancer spreads to the bone
Bone metastases causes significant pain and raises the risk of fractures and spinal-cord compression. Learn how to help patients cope.
Early rehab for ACL tears may lessen need for surgery
In young adults, early rehabilitation and optional delayed reconstruction for acute anterior cruciate ligament tears (ACL) reduced the need for surgery compared to rehab…
Myths and misconceptions about rheumatoid arthritis
Think you know all about rheumatoid arthritis? Think again. Misunderstandings about the disease abound, even among healthcare professionals.
FDA approves first drug for myelofibrosis
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Jakafi (ruxolitinb), the first drug approved to treat patients with the bone marrow disease…
Understanding pain in patients with intellectual disabilities
Learn how to detect and manage pain in patients who may not respond to pain in expected ways.
Spotting trouble after spinal surgery
The rapid response team makes all the right moves when a patient experiences neck swelling and difficulty swallowing after an anterior cervical…
FDA approves first ceramic-on-metal total hip replacement system
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Pinnacle CoMplete Acetabular Hip System, the first ceramic-on-metal total hip replacement system…
Cervical spondylosis with myelopathy: Painful and sometimes paralyzing
This progressive degenerative spine condition is commonly mistaken for arthritis. This article covers assessment and management, including preop and postop care.
Joint adventures: The path to total knee replacement
More Americans seem destined for total knee replacement. Learn about the different types of knee replacement surgery and how nurses can improve…
Nitroglycerin ointment slightly increases bone mineral density in postmenopausal women
Nitroglycerin ointment applied at bedtime for 2 years slightly increased bone mineral density in postmenopausal women states a study in JAMA. Read…
Astute assessment prevents paralysis
What seems like a simple pulled muscle to a shipping clerk turns out to be cauda equina syndrome, a potentially paralyzing injury…
Compared to nsNSAIDs and coxibs, opioid use in older adults with arthritis increases risk of safety events
In older adults with arthritis, opioid use increases the risk of fractures and safety events requiring hospitalization, compared to nonselective NSAIDs (nsNSAIDs)…
When cancer spreads to the bone
Bone metastases causes significant pain and raises the risk of fractures and spinal-cord compression. Learn how to help patients cope.
Early rehab for ACL tears may lessen need for surgery
In young adults, early rehabilitation and optional delayed reconstruction for acute anterior cruciate ligament tears (ACL) reduced the need for surgery compared…
Myths and misconceptions about rheumatoid arthritis
Think you know all about rheumatoid arthritis? Think again. Misunderstandings about the disease abound, even among healthcare professionals.