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Squid Beak Study Explores Potential for Implant Design

Jul 24, 2015 | In the News, Research

The online news source AsiaOne reported on a study of the molecular structure of squid beaks and how the same material might be ideal for joint implants. The study was published in Nature Chemical Biology last month by Ali Miserez, Assistant Professor at Nanyang...

Hip and Knee PRO Study Published

Jul 17, 2015 | Research

A study titled, “Patient-reported outcomes to initiate a provider-patient dialog for the management of hip and knee osteoarthritis” was published in the April edition of Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism. The study aimed to “develop a tiered list of recommended...

Rheumatology Seeks Letters of Interest for Practice Guidelines Team

Jul 10, 2015 | Committees and Task Forces, Research

The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) invites letters of interest from those who wish to partner with ACR and AAHKS to develop evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for perioperative management of rheumatic disease medications in total joint arthroplasty of...

ACR Seeks Letters of Interest for Perioperative Management Guideline Development

Jun 30, 2015 | Practice Management, Research

The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) invites letters of interest from those who wish to partner with ACR and AAHKS to develop evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for perioperative management of rheumatic disease medications in total joint arthroplasty of...

JBJS Publishes Weight Change Study

Jun 5, 2015 | Research

The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS) published a study, “Weight Changes After Total Hip or Knee Arthroplasty” that looks at whether patients lose weight following total hip arthroplasty or total knee arthroplasty. The study, authored by several AAHKS...

White House Seeking Champions of Change

May 22, 2015 | Advocacy, Legislation, Research

AAOS would like to nominate members to the White House Champions of Change for Precision Medicine. This think tank seeks researchers who are generating and using data to make progress on pressing medical challenges. Nominees may include: – Researchers who are...