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Children’s fingertip injuries could signal abuse
Abused children were 23 percent more likely to suffer fingertip injuries, Rutgers study finds
Prolonged use of hormone therapy may minimize muscle loss associated with aging
New large-scale study evaluated duration of hormone therapy to determine effect on muscle mass loss and the prevalence of sarcopenia in postmenopausal women
A better way to rebuild cartilage
NSF CAREER award supports Lehigh University materials science and engineering and bioengineering professor Lesley Chow’s research into 3D-printed biomaterials that give cells the cues they need to regenerate functional tissue
A better way to rebuild cartilage
NSF CAREER award supports Lehigh University materials science and engineering and bioengineering professor Lesley Chow’s research into 3D-printed biomaterials that give cells the cues they need to regenerate functional tissue
Oh My Aching Back: Do Yoga, Tai Chi or Qigong Help?
Researchers Provide Comprehensive Review of Effects of Movement-based Mind-body Interventions on Chronic Low Back Pain
Abnormal bone formation after trauma explained and reversed in mice
Findings implicate a specific type of immune cell behind heterotopic ossification — and present a potential target for treatment
Abnormal bone formation after trauma explained and reversed in mice
Findings implicate a specific type of immune cell behind heterotopic ossification — and present a potential target for treatment
Study takes a stand against prolonged sitting
Solutions to lower health risks for students and faculty include stretch breaks, more open classrooms
Researchers recommend early walking in a brace for Achilles tendon rupture
A new study from the University of Oxford and the University of Warwick reveals a breakthrough for sportsmen and women in the treatment of Achilles tendon rupture. Researchers found that early walking in a brace provides similar outcomes to plaster…
Study takes a stand against prolonged sitting
Solutions to lower health risks for students and faculty include stretch breaks, more open classrooms
Researchers recommend early walking in a brace for Achilles tendon rupture
A new study from the University of Oxford and the University of Warwick reveals a breakthrough for sportsmen and women in the treatment of Achilles tendon rupture. Researchers found that early walking in a brace provides similar outcomes to plaster…
Seed funds awarded to four proposals to develop medical devices for children
Pennsylvania Pediatric Medical Device Consortium supports projects addressing arrhythmias, congenital heart disease, Cerebral Palsy, and developmental dysplasia of the hip
Tunes for training: High-tempo music may make exercise easier and more beneficial
Study is first to find that high-tempo music may increase the benefits of exercise and reduce perceived effort, particularly during endurance training
Why a single molecule called CD166 could unlock new cancer therapies
IU Simon Cancer Center researchers receive $3 million in NIH grants
Why a single molecule called CD166 could unlock new cancer therapies
IU Simon Cancer Center researchers receive $3 million in NIH grants
Are BMD and CT-FEA effective surrogate markers of femoral bone strength?
IOF Position Paper reviews experimental and clinical evidence, concluding that hip aBMD and estimated femoral strength are good predictors of hip fracture risk
Are BMD and CT-FEA effective surrogate markers of femoral bone strength?
IOF Position Paper reviews experimental and clinical evidence, concluding that hip aBMD and estimated femoral strength are good predictors of hip fracture risk
Are BMD and CT-FEA effective surrogate markers of femoral bone strength?
IOF Position Paper reviews experimental and clinical evidence, concluding that hip aBMD and estimated femoral strength are good predictors of hip fracture risk
Drug combo reverses arthritis in rats
A combination of two previously studied osteoarthritis drugs works better than either drug alone, Salk researchers discovered
Drug combo reverses arthritis in rats
A combination of two previously studied osteoarthritis drugs works better than either drug alone, Salk researchers discovered
Anson Ong elected Fellow, Biomaterials Science and Engineering
January 14, 2020 – Anson Ong, Ph.D., Associate Dean of Administration and Graduate Programs at the UTSA College of Engineering, has been elected to the International College of Fellows of Biomaterials Science and Engineering. He will be recognized at the…
Anson Ong elected Fellow, Biomaterials Science and Engineering
January 14, 2020 – Anson Ong, Ph.D., Associate Dean of Administration and Graduate Programs at the UTSA College of Engineering, has been elected to the International College of Fellows of Biomaterials Science and Engineering. He will be recognized at the…
Knee replacement timing is all wrong for most patients
People delay surgery and lose function; others get it too soon with less benefit
Knee replacement timing is all wrong for most patients
People delay surgery and lose function; others get it too soon with less benefit
Knee replacement timing is all wrong for most patients
People delay surgery and lose function; others get it too soon with less benefit
Decoding hidden brain chatter to advance neuroprostheses
Reconstructing the stable signal from neurons driving skills like tying sneakers can aid paralyzed patients
Decoding hidden brain chatter to advance neuroprostheses
Reconstructing the stable signal from neurons driving skills like tying sneakers can aid paralyzed patients
Orthopedic surgeon available to discuss pectoral injuries in professional athletes
Patrick McCulloch, M.D., orthopedic surgeon with Houston Methodist Hospital is available to discuss pectoral injuries in both professional athletes and non-athletic individuals. McCulloch is also a physician for the Houston Astros and the Houston Ballet. Additionally, he is a surgical…
Certain steps help lead to healthy pregnancies in women with rheumatoid arthritis
For women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), taking certain steps to ensure that they have a healthy pregnancy leads to a reduced risk of complicated birth or miscarriage, according to a study in Arthritis Care & Research . The study included…
Certain steps help lead to healthy pregnancies in women with rheumatoid arthritis
For women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), taking certain steps to ensure that they have a healthy pregnancy leads to a reduced risk of complicated birth or miscarriage, according to a study in Arthritis Care & Research . The study included…
Virtual reality, real injuries: OSU study shows how to reduce physical risk in VR
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Carpal tunnel, stiff shoulders, eye-strain headaches – these are all well-known side effects of prolonged computer use. But what happens when you step away from the desktop and into virtual reality? A recent study from Oregon State…
Don’t wait to get concussion care; early treatment may mean faster recovery
PITTSBURGH, Jan. 6, 2020 – Early clinical treatment may significantly reduce recovery time following a concussion, according to new research led by the University of Pittsburgh Sports Medicine Concussion Program. The results, published today in JAMA Neurology , suggest delays…
Nerve stimulation may benefit women with fibromyalgia
A treatment involving electrical nerve stimulation helped women with fibromyalgia in a recent clinical trial. The findings are published in Arthritis & Rheumatology . Fibromyalgia is characterized by pain and fatigue, particularly during physical activity. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)…
Don’t wait to get concussion care; early treatment may mean faster recovery
PITTSBURGH, Jan. 6, 2020 – Early clinical treatment may significantly reduce recovery time following a concussion, according to new research led by the University of Pittsburgh Sports Medicine Concussion Program. The results, published today in JAMA Neurology , suggest delays…
Nerve stimulation may benefit women with fibromyalgia
A treatment involving electrical nerve stimulation helped women with fibromyalgia in a recent clinical trial. The findings are published in Arthritis & Rheumatology . Fibromyalgia is characterized by pain and fatigue, particularly during physical activity. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)…
IncludeHealth gets licensing agreement from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
IncludeHealth will commercialize breakthrough technology for movement correction and rehabilitation, helping children, seniors, and athletes of all ages
Rick Sumner named Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
Department chair and endowed professor honored for research on joint replacements and their failure
Battery-powered headgear could short-circuit joint pain
Tired of living with painful arthritic knees, 54-year-old Deborah Brown’s interest was piqued when she saw a recruitment flyer for a clinical trial on an innovative pain treatment at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). “My…
IncludeHealth gets licensing agreement from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
IncludeHealth will commercialize breakthrough technology for movement correction and rehabilitation, helping children, seniors, and athletes of all ages
Rick Sumner named Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
Department chair and endowed professor honored for research on joint replacements and their failure
Battery-powered headgear could short-circuit joint pain
Tired of living with painful arthritic knees, 54-year-old Deborah Brown’s interest was piqued when she saw a recruitment flyer for a clinical trial on an innovative pain treatment at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). “My…
Running research: Heel-toe or toe-heel?
New research from La Trobe University suggests there is no evidence that changing a runner’s strike pattern will help prevent injuries or give them a speed boost. In a bid to avoid shin splints, sore knees and other injuries, many…
Running research: Heel-toe or toe-heel?
New research from La Trobe University suggests there is no evidence that changing a runner’s strike pattern will help prevent injuries or give them a speed boost. In a bid to avoid shin splints, sore knees and other injuries, many…
New bone healing mechanism has potential therapeutic applications
Led by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, a study published in the journal Cell Stem Cell reveals a new mechanism that contributes to adult bone maintenance and repair and opens the possibility of developing therapeutic strategies for improving bone…
New bone healing mechanism has potential therapeutic applications
Led by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, a study published in the journal Cell Stem Cell reveals a new mechanism that contributes to adult bone maintenance and repair and opens the possibility of developing therapeutic strategies for improving bone…
Bone and muscle health can ‘make or break’ care as we age
Experts at a prestigious medical conference hosted by the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) and funded by the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH’s) National Institute on Aging (NIA) hope their work–reported this week in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society…
Bone and muscle health can ‘make or break’ care as we age
Experts at a prestigious medical conference hosted by the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) and funded by the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH’s) National Institute on Aging (NIA) hope their work–reported this week in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society…
Tendon stem cells could revolutionize injury recovery
Discovery of tendon stem cells could be a game-changer when it comes to treating tendon injuries, avoiding surgery
Study paves way to better understanding, treatment of arthritis
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State University research has provided the first complete, cellular-level look at what’s going on in joints afflicted by osteoarthritis, a debilitating and costly condition that affects nearly one-quarter of adults in the United States. The study,…