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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
Synthetic joint lubricant holds promise for osteoarthritis

Synthetic joint lubricant holds promise for osteoarthritis

by Krishna Ramanujan,Cornell UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new type of treatment for osteoarthritis, currently in canine clinical trials, shows promise for eventual use in humans.The trea

Synthetic joint lubricant holds promise for osteoarthritis

by Krishna Ramanujan,Cornell UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new type of treatment for osteoarthritis, currently in canine clinical trials, shows promise for eventual use in humans.The trea
In sports-mad Australia, new research suggests physical education can be undervalued at school

In sports-mad Australia, new research suggests physical education can be undervalued at school

by Casey Peter Mainsbridge, Cassandra Iannucci, John Williams and Shane Pill,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSport is a significant part of Australian culture and for many repre

In sports-mad Australia, new research suggests physical education can be undervalued at school

by Casey Peter Mainsbridge, Cassandra Iannucci, John Williams and Shane Pill,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSport is a significant part of Australian culture and for many repre
Children with arthritis lack vitamin D

Children with arthritis lack vitamin D

by Alan Rosenberg, Hassan Vatanparast And Sarah Finch,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn an analysis of global research, we recently found that children with the most frequent type of a

Children with arthritis lack vitamin D

by Alan Rosenberg, Hassan Vatanparast And Sarah Finch,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn an analysis of global research, we recently found that children with the most frequent type of a
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
Are running shoes getting too good? Why 'technological doping' is a growing concern for professional sports

Are running shoes getting too good? Why 'technological doping' is a growing concern for professional sports

by Shayne Vial,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEvery four years, the best athletes from around the globe converge to battle it out for top honors at the Olympic Games. Athletes

Are running shoes getting too good? Why 'technological doping' is a growing concern for professional sports

by Shayne Vial,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEvery four years, the best athletes from around the globe converge to battle it out for top honors at the Olympic Games. Athletes
Can ChatGPT become your new personal trainer?

Can ChatGPT become your new personal trainer?

by Magnus Nødland Skogedal,University of AgderCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChatGPT has already led to many changes across society. People seek help from artificial intelligence for various

Can ChatGPT become your new personal trainer?

by Magnus Nødland Skogedal,University of AgderCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChatGPT has already led to many changes across society. People seek help from artificial intelligence for various
I've been sick. When can I start exercising again?

I've been sick. When can I start exercising again?

by Ken Nosaka,The ConversationCredit: Ketut Subiyanto from PexelsYou've had a cold or the flu and your symptoms have begun to subside. Your nose has stopped dripping, your cough is clearing

I've been sick. When can I start exercising again?

by Ken Nosaka,The ConversationCredit: Ketut Subiyanto from PexelsYou've had a cold or the flu and your symptoms have begun to subside. Your nose has stopped dripping, your cough is clearing
Researchers create coral-inspired material for bone repair

Researchers create coral-inspired material for bone repair

bySwansea UniversityAn image of a 3D-printed material implanted in vivo for 4 weeks. The photo was taken using a scanning electron microscope. Credit: Dr. Zhidao XiaResearchers at Swansea Univer

Researchers create coral-inspired material for bone repair

bySwansea UniversityAn image of a 3D-printed material implanted in vivo for 4 weeks. The photo was taken using a scanning electron microscope. Credit: Dr. Zhidao XiaResearchers at Swansea Univer
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
Orthopedic Problems in Pregnancy

Orthopedic Problems in Pregnancy

Orthopedic Problems in Pregnancy6 common bone and joint disorders in pregnant womenByJonathan Cluett, MDUpdated on October 10, 2022Medically reviewed byRenita White, MDExpectan

Orthopedic Problems in Pregnancy

Orthopedic Problems in Pregnancy6 common bone and joint disorders in pregnant womenByJonathan Cluett, MDUpdated on October 10, 2022Medically reviewed byRenita White, MDExpectan
Study shows that eccentric-only resistance training can lower passive muscle stiffness

Study shows that eccentric-only resistance training can lower passive muscle stiffness

byDoshisha UniversityEccentric-only resistance training at long muscle lengths and with a long contraction duration can chronically decrease the passive stiffness of a specific muscle while simu

Study shows that eccentric-only resistance training can lower passive muscle stiffness

byDoshisha UniversityEccentric-only resistance training at long muscle lengths and with a long contraction duration can chronically decrease the passive stiffness of a specific muscle while simu