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Patient Preference Phenotypes for Post-operative Anticoagulation After Hip or Knee Replacement

By MedXY 06/02/2026

A survey study found three distinct patient preference patterns for anticoagulation after hip or knee replacement: clot-prevention focused, balanced, and cost-focused. These differences may help personalize postoperative blood thinner choices.

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Patient Preference Phenotypes for Post-operative Anticoagulation After Hip or Knee Replacement: A Cross-sectional Survey Study

By MedXY 06/02/2026

A survey study found three distinct patient preference patterns for anticoagulation after hip or knee replacement, highlighting the importance of shared decision-making based on clot risk, bleeding risk, and cost.

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Baseline Sarcopenia Predicts Faster Knee Osteoarthritis Progression and Much Higher Risk of Knee Replacement

By MedXY 11/01/2025

In a longitudinal analysis of 4,316 Osteoarthritis Initiative participants, baseline sarcopenia screened by SARC-F and chair-stand testing was associated with accelerated radiographic and symptomatic knee OA progression over 24–48 months and substantially higher risk of subsequent knee replacement.