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September 5, 2016

Rx Associated With Fracture Risk Infrequently Reduced After Fracture Occurrence

Aug. 22, 2016 — Is the occurrence of a fragility fracture -- where Medicare beneficiaries broke a hip, wrist or shoulder -- a missed opportunity to reduce exposure to prescription drugs associated with fracture ... read more

New Device Saves Racecar Drivers' Lives

July 12, 2016 — A biomechanical crash engineer and his brother-in-law, a racecar driver, have joined forces to create the HANS® device, which was designed to prevent the occurrence of shear injuries between the ... read more

Return-to-Play Rates High for Football Players After Shoulder Instability Surgery

July 8, 2016 — Getting back into the game is important for any athlete after a significant injury but shoulder injuries can be tricky, especially for football ... read more

Making Better Orthopedic Surgeons: Track Their Errors as Well as Their Skills

June 29, 2016 — In a small study to determine the best way to assess the operating skills of would-be orthopedic surgeons, researchers found that tracking the trainees' performance on cadavers using ... read more

E-Wheelchair Should Weigh Less

June 27, 2016 — Whilst the advantages of a wheelchair with auxiliary drive are self-evident, they do not always outweigh the disadvantages. The weight of the construction can pose a physical burden on a certain ... read more

'Ergo Kid' Chairs, Tables Developed for Comfort of Students

June 24, 2016 — A researcher has developed an adjustable tables where the front portion can be tilted for easy reading and writing in order to minimize the ergonomic health risks among school ... read more

Facebook Key to Identifying Thousands With Inflammatory Back Pain

June 10, 2016 — The results of a UK study showed that using Facebook to raise awareness about the symptoms of Inflammatory Back Pain (IBP) and the need to seek medical help early may reduce the delay in diagnosis ... read more

Full-Incision Facelift Superior to Short-Scar in Neck Region, Study in Multiples Shows

May 25, 2016 — Facelift patients who wish to avoid the dreaded 'turkey wattle' neckline years later should undergo a full-incision surgical technique instead of a short-scar method, according to novel new ... read more

Unique Head Restraint, Car Seat System Could Reduce Whiplash Injuries

Apr. 26, 2016 — A reactive head restraint and car seat system designed to reduce whiplash in rear-end vehicle collisions has been unveiled by British engineers. The unique concept has been brought to life using ... read more

Patients Triaged as Nonurgent in ED Get Diagnostics, Procedures, Admitted

Apr. 18, 2016 — Some patients triaged as nonurgent in emergency departments still received diagnostic services, had procedures performed and were admitted, including to critical care units, all of which could signal ... read more

People With Hepatitis C Are Two to Five Times More Likely to Develop Certain Head and Neck Cancers

Apr. 13, 2016 — Long associated with liver cancer and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, a study reveals for the first time that the hepatitis C virus is associated with certain head and neck ... read more

Two-Fold Higher Risk of Concussions for NFL Players During Colder Game-Days

Mar. 31, 2016 — NFL players had a two-fold greater risk of concussions and 1.5 times higher risk for ankle injuries when games were played at colder temperatures, a new study has ... read more

Women, Men With Suspected Heart Disease Have Similar Symptoms

Mar. 23, 2016 — Chest pain and shortness of breath are the most common symptoms reported by both women and men with suspected heart disease, a finding that is in contrast to prior ... read more

Use of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Chronic Low Back Pain

Mar. 22, 2016 — Among adults with chronic low back pain, both mindfulness-based stress reduction and cognitive behavioral therapy resulted in greater improvement in back pain and functional limitations when compared ... read more

Women Suffer More Neck Pain Than Men

Mar. 8, 2016 — Women are 1.38 times more likely than men to report neck pain due to cervical degenerative disc disease, according to a new ... read more

New Procedure for Massive Rotator Cuff Tears Restores Stability Better, Say Researchers

Mar. 5, 2016 — Repairing massive rotator cuff tears is often a tricky proposition, especially for those who have failed prior surgery. New research considers how a new arthroscopic procedure to treat large rotator ... read more

Fatigue Contributing Factor in Kid's Pitching Injuries

Mar. 5, 2016 — Shoulder and elbow injuries in adolescent pitchers are becoming more and more prevalent each year. Researchers highlight how fatigue can affect pitching mechanics and potentially result in ... read more

Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections May Lead to Improvements in Tissue Healing

Mar. 2, 2016 — After platelet-rich plasma injections, researchers have described the structural change in the healing process as well as improvement in patients' pain and function, in a new ... read more

One in Two Americans Have a Musculoskeletal Condition

Mar. 1, 2016 — An estimated 126.6 million Americans (one in two adults) are affected by a musculoskeletal condition -- comparable to the total percentage of Americans living with a chronic lung or heart condition ... read more

Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment Improves Low Back Pain, Avoid Surgery, Studies Find

Feb. 29, 2016 — Osteopathic manipulative treatment reduced pain and improved function in patients suffering from chronic, nonspecific low back pain, research shows. Further, patients reporting the worst pain and ... read more
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