A new Neiman Health Policy Institute study found that 43.6% of office-based imaging studies were interpreted by the ordering provider, with 58.5% interpreted within the ordering provider’s practice. Self-interpretation rates varied by specialty and imaging modality.
By analyzing DNA and proteins in the blood of people with and without acute spinal cord injuries (SCIs), researchers at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine have developed a novel blood test that has the potential to rapidly predict severity and likelihood of sensory and motor recovery within six months in a cost-effective manner.
recent study conducted across nine Iowa hospitals has shown promising results in reducing postoperative opioid prescriptions by implementing Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) pathways. The study, led by researchers from the Rothman Opioid Foundation, Goldfinch Health, and Drexel University College of Medicine, examined the impact of ERAS protocols on opioid prescribing to patients undergoing arthroplasty (joint replacement surgery) and arthroscopy (a minimally invasive procedure to diagnose and treat joint issues). Arthroplasty involves replacing damaged joints with prosthetic implants to relieve pain and restore function, whereas arthroscopy utilizes a small camera to examine and repair joint damage through small incisions.
Scientists have unveiled a revolutionary method for mass-producing high-quality human mitochondria, potentially transforming treatments for degenerative diseases. By refining stem cell culture conditions, researchers achieved an extraordinary 854-fold increase in mitochondrial production while significantly enhancing energy output.
A new 3D printed customizable hydrogel performed well in preclinical trials with several different types of meniscal tears
A major reorganization of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)—including massive cuts to the federal workforce—threatens scientific progress that drives our economy and improves the public’s health.
A new discovery has shed new light on the crucial role of the CD47 protein in bone fracture healing. Scientists have identified CD47 as an essential regulator of mesenchymal progenitor cell (MSC) proliferation—cells critical for bone repair. Without CD47, bone healing was significantly delayed, with reduced callus formation and diminished bone volume in both normal and ischemic fracture models. These findings suggest that targeting CD47 could pave the way for novel therapeutic strategies to enhance fracture recovery, particularly in cases where blood supply is compromised.
Xiao et al reported on the natural product sinomenine (SIN), which is a traditional Chinese medicine for treating osteoporosis via its modulation of autophagy; however, SIN was dissolved in dimethyl sulfoxide prior to administration, which
This article discusses the study by Xiao et al, which investigated the therapeutic efficacy of serum-free cultured human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (N-hUCMSCs) in a mouse model of knee osteoarthritis. The results showed that N-hU
UChicago Medicine received an NIH grant in September 2024 to continue studying how genicular artery embolization (GAE) can relieve osteoarthritis knee pain.
Dr. King has been a dynamic member of the division since 1999, serving as interim division head since 2021.
Cedars-Sinai Spine is launching a new pilot program for pediatric patients that uses artificial intelligence (AI) for radiation-free, at-home scoliosis monitoring and brace compliance tracking.
Joint Commission renews certification for advanced spine surgery, highlighting excellence in patient safety, innovation, and neurosurgery.
A transformative study has uncovered the pivotal role of the protein Naked cuticle homolog 2 (NKD2) in regulating the differentiation of bone-forming osteoblasts and bone-resorbing osteoclasts. This discovery opens up new possibilities in the fight against bone loss, particularly in postmenopausal osteoporosis.
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center of Los Angeles and Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust have entered into a strategic collaboration that aims to enhance and transform healthcare development in the United Kingdom and the United States.
Studying spinal cord injuries requires a material that can transmit clear signals yet remain flexible for when patients move around. Researchers at Binghamton University think they have hit upon a solution that will offer the best of both requirements
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) named VISIE Inc., the winner of the OrthoPitch Technology Pitch Competition during the AAOS 2025 Annual Meeting in San Diego.
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Registry Program released the American Joint Replacement Registry (AJRR) 2024 Annual Report Supplement during the AAOS 2025 Annual Meeting in San Diego. The report offers trends to guide physician and patient decision making to improve care.
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