March 2007
Here’s the latest issue of Thomas Jefferson University Hospital’s Orthopedics/Sports Medicine Online Newsletter .
Are Powerful Antacids Linked to Higher Risk of Hip Fracture?
Some people who take powerful antacids face an increased risk of hip fracture, according to a recent study. Jefferson gastroenterologist Anthony J. DiMarino Jr., MD, and orthopedic surgeon Peter F. Sharkey, MD, help put this in perspective.
Coach Your Kids to Play Ball Safely
Philadelphia Phillies Head Team Physician/Medical Director and Rothman Institute at Jefferson orthopedic surgeon Michael
G. Ciccotti, MD, offers spring training tips to help parents and coaches protect young baseball players from injuries.
Jefferson Recognized for Achievement in Orthopedic Research
Jefferson Medical College has been ranked second in nation, first in Pennsylvania for funding by the National Institutes
of Health
Orthopedics in Action
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