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Patients with symmetric Parkinson’s disease (where symptoms affect both sides of the body equally) showed no meaningful improvement in daily living activities after deep brain stimulation, unlike those with asymmetric symptoms who experienced significant functional gains. This study provides critical new evidence that the specific pattern of motor symptoms is a key predictor of surgical outcomes, helping doctors better counsel patients on what to expect from the procedure.
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A new study found that behaviorally-designed incentive programs successfully encouraged people with knee osteoarthritis to walk an average of 771 more steps per day, though corticosteroid injections did not provide any meaningful symptom relief compared to a placebo. These findings suggest that while financial or motivational incentives can boost physical activity in this population, common steroid injections may not be as effective for managing pain and function as previously thought.
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Researchers found that adding the antibiotic tobramycin to a standard vancomycin regimen did not reduce deep surgical site infections in patients with high-risk tibial fractures who were undergoing surgery. This clinical trial provides important evidence that using a second powerful antibiotic as a preventative measure may not offer additional benefit in this specific patient population.
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