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Orthopedics & Sports medicine
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Tanezumab improves scores for pain, function in osteoarthritis

Tanezumab improves scores for pain, function in osteoarthritis

(HealthDay)—For patients with osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee or hip, tanezumab is associated with significant improvements in pain and physical function versus placebo, according to a study published

Tanezumab improves scores for pain, function in osteoarthritis

(HealthDay)—For patients with osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee or hip, tanezumab is associated with significant improvements in pain and physical function versus placebo, according to a study published
Muscle tissue changes could be driving sex-based injury risk, say physiologists

Muscle tissue changes could be driving sex-based injury risk, say physiologists

by Laurel Hamers,University of OregonCredit: University of OregonDifferences in the way muscles respond to stress could help explain why certain sports injuries are more common in women compared

Muscle tissue changes could be driving sex-based injury risk, say physiologists

by Laurel Hamers,University of OregonCredit: University of OregonDifferences in the way muscles respond to stress could help explain why certain sports injuries are more common in women compared
A quarter of arthritis cases linked to excess weight

A quarter of arthritis cases linked to excess weight

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) study shows that weight loss between early adulthood and midlife lowers art

A quarter of arthritis cases linked to excess weight

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) study shows that weight loss between early adulthood and midlife lowers art
New guideline introduces recommendations for optimal timing of elective hip or knee arthroplasty

New guideline introduces recommendations for optimal timing of elective hip or knee arthroplasty

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe American College of Rheumatology (ACR) and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) have released a summar

New guideline introduces recommendations for optimal timing of elective hip or knee arthroplasty

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe American College of Rheumatology (ACR) and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) have released a summar
Genetic variants in melatonin receptor linked to idiopathic osteoporosis

Genetic variants in melatonin receptor linked to idiopathic osteoporosis

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: cottonbro studio from PexelsColumbia University Medical Center researchers have identified specific variants in a melatonin receptor gene that impair bone tur

Genetic variants in melatonin receptor linked to idiopathic osteoporosis

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: cottonbro studio from PexelsColumbia University Medical Center researchers have identified specific variants in a melatonin receptor gene that impair bone tur
Deep learning enhances gait analysis for spinal deformity detection

Deep learning enhances gait analysis for spinal deformity detection

byUniversity of TsukubaAn overview of the proposed method. Credit:IEEE Access(2024). DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2024.3479165Evaluating human gait and posture is a clinically effective metho

Deep learning enhances gait analysis for spinal deformity detection

byUniversity of TsukubaAn overview of the proposed method. Credit:IEEE Access(2024). DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2024.3479165Evaluating human gait and posture is a clinically effective metho
More children are getting ACL injuries—here's what could be done to prevent them

More children are getting ACL injuries—here's what could be done to prevent them

by Michael Duncan, Jason Tallis and Theresa Heering,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThere's no doubt that for children and teenagers, taking part in physical activity and s

More children are getting ACL injuries—here's what could be done to prevent them

by Michael Duncan, Jason Tallis and Theresa Heering,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThere's no doubt that for children and teenagers, taking part in physical activity and s
Osteoarthritis linked to higher risk of dying from cardiovascular disease

Osteoarthritis linked to higher risk of dying from cardiovascular disease

by Lund UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Lund University in Sweden have investigated the link between osteoarthritis and mortality in an epidemiological study. It was shown that

Osteoarthritis linked to higher risk of dying from cardiovascular disease

by Lund UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Lund University in Sweden have investigated the link between osteoarthritis and mortality in an epidemiological study. It was shown that
Doctor advises teens on how to get back in the game safely after shoulder injury

Doctor advises teens on how to get back in the game safely after shoulder injury

by Joel Streed, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor teens who love playing summer team sports, an injury that takes them out of the game can be devastating. Shoulder injuries

Doctor advises teens on how to get back in the game safely after shoulder injury

by Joel Streed, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor teens who love playing summer team sports, an injury that takes them out of the game can be devastating. Shoulder injuries
Innovative techniques shed light on hamstring injury in athletes

Innovative techniques shed light on hamstring injury in athletes

by Kristy Hamilton,Stanford UniversityCredit:Journal of Sport and Health Science(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.jshs.2024.100996Hamstring injuries affect athletes across the globe, accounting

Innovative techniques shed light on hamstring injury in athletes

by Kristy Hamilton,Stanford UniversityCredit:Journal of Sport and Health Science(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.jshs.2024.100996Hamstring injuries affect athletes across the globe, accounting
Robaxin vs. Amrix: Similarities & Differences

Robaxin vs. Amrix: Similarities & Differences

Robaxin vs. Amrix: Similarities & DifferencesByRosanna Sutherby, PharmDPublished on November 09, 2023Medically reviewed byAlex Yampolsky, PharmDRobaxin (methocarbamol) and

Robaxin vs. Amrix: Similarities & Differences

Robaxin vs. Amrix: Similarities & DifferencesByRosanna Sutherby, PharmDPublished on November 09, 2023Medically reviewed byAlex Yampolsky, PharmDRobaxin (methocarbamol) and
Can Osteoporosis Be Reversed?

Can Osteoporosis Be Reversed?

Can Osteoporosis Be Reversed?ByAngelica BottaroUpdated on November 13, 2021Medically reviewed byChris Vincent, MDOsteoporosisis a disease that causes thebones to be

Can Osteoporosis Be Reversed?

Can Osteoporosis Be Reversed?ByAngelica BottaroUpdated on November 13, 2021Medically reviewed byChris Vincent, MDOsteoporosisis a disease that causes thebones to be