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New-Onset Groin Pain in an Elderly Woman

08/12/2023

Namita Bhardwaj, MD, MS, MPH^1,2 • Grant S. Pierre, MD³

Namita Bhardwaj, MD, MS, MPH1,2 • Grant S. Pierre, MD3

A 72-year-old woman presented with new-onset right hip pain. Approximately 2 weeks prior, she had fallen on her right hip while walking her dogs.

08/12/2023

Research Summaries

Fractures

Aspirin Noninferior to Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin for Preventing Death in Patients with Fractures

02/02/2023

The researchers compared the efficacy of thromboprophylaxis with aspirin to low-molecular-weight heparin in patients with orthopedic trauma.

02/02/2023

medication use

Low-Dose Aspirin Increases Risk of Falls in Older Adults

12/28/2022

Researchers examined the relationship between daily use of low-dose aspirin in older adults and the risk of fractures and serious falls.

12/28/2022

Surgery

Two Antiseptic Solutions Equally Effective in Preventing Postsurgical Infection

10/24/2022

The researchers looked at 2 commonly used antiseptics to compare the effect of both formulations in preventing infections after bone fracture surgery.

10/24/2022

bone health

Exercise May Reduce Fracture Risk for Patients With Type 2 Diabetes

01/25/2022

Patients with type 2 diabetes are at an increased risk of bone fractures. The authors of a recent study examined the impact of a lifestyle intervention on markers of bone health in this patient population....

01/25/2022

Bone fractures

Increased Dairy Consumption Reduces Risk of Falls, Fractures in Older Adults

10/21/2021

In a recent study, researchers examined the impact of using dietary interventions to increase calcium and protein intake in older adults.

10/21/2021

September 2023

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September 2023

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