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Total Knee, Hip Replacement Tied to BMI Decrease

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:34:48 +0000

After correcting for the natural weight gain expected with aging, many patients experience a decrease
in weight and body mass index after total knee or total hip replacement, according to research published in the
June 1 issue of Orthopedics.

Fed Member’s Deflation Warning Hints at Policy Shift (at New York Times)

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:34:41 +0000

A Fed member warned that the agency’s current policies put the United States economy at risk of “Japanese-style” deflation.

A look at Federal Reserve voters in 2010 (at Reuters)

admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:20:26 +0000

The U.S. Senate Banking Committee on Wednesday is expected to approve three nominees to the Federal Reserve s seven-member Board of Governors, clearing the way for approval by the full Senate.

Back Pain Diagnostic Blocks Delay Pain Relief, Add Cost

admin — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:17:54 +0000

Performing one or more temporary diagnostic nerve blocks to establish arthritis as the cause of back
pain before treatment with radiofrequency denervation results in unnecessary tests, delayed pain relief, and added
cost, according to a study in the August issue of Anesthesiology.

Economic Report: State budget gaps total $84 billion: study (at MarketWatch)

admin — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:17:53 +0000

State budget gaps are now expected to total $83.9 billion for fiscal 2011, with shortfalls anticipated for the next couple of years, according to a new study.

N.Y. Fed Fills Oversight Post (at New York Times)

admin — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 07:18:00 +0000

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York on Friday named Sarah J. Dahlgren, who has been in charge of monitoring the American International Group, as the head of bank supervision starting Jan. 1.

N.Y. Fed Fills Oversight Post (at New York Times)

admin — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 07:17:30 +0000

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York on Friday named Sarah J. Dahlgren, who has been in charge of monitoring the American International Group, as the head of bank supervision starting Jan. 1.

N.Y. Fed Fills Oversight Post (at New York Times)

admin — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 07:17:14 +0000

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York on Friday named Sarah J. Dahlgren, who has been in charge of monitoring the American International Group, as the head of bank supervision starting Jan. 1.

Geithner says economy gradually getting better (AP)

admin — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 01:40:27 +0000

Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner says the economy is gradually getting better and that s very encouraging. This comes after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke told Congress earlier this week that the outlook for the country is unusually uncertain.

Spine Surgery Rating System Found to Be Reliable

admin — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 21:34:41 +0000

The 15-point Spine Severity Score rating system is a reliable tool for experts and non-experts alike
to use for the triage of elective spine referrals, according to a study in the August issue of The Spine
Journal.