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Slouching isn't as bad for you as you might think

Slouching isn't as bad for you as you might think

FEBRUARY 26, 2024by Dr Chris McCarthy,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainOften a posture assigned to teenagers and disaffected youth, slouching is traditionally considered to be a "ba

Slouching isn't as bad for you as you might think

FEBRUARY 26, 2024by Dr Chris McCarthy,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainOften a posture assigned to teenagers and disaffected youth, slouching is traditionally considered to be a "ba
New organ-on-a-chip model of human synovium could accelerate development of treatments for arthritis

New organ-on-a-chip model of human synovium could accelerate development of treatments for arthritis

byQueen Mary, University of LondonDeveloping an organ-on-a-chip model of vascularised synovium. (A) Representative histological images of normal synovium (left) and inflamed (high-grade synoviti

New organ-on-a-chip model of human synovium could accelerate development of treatments for arthritis

byQueen Mary, University of LondonDeveloping an organ-on-a-chip model of vascularised synovium. (A) Representative histological images of normal synovium (left) and inflamed (high-grade synoviti
Research sheds light on the history of food at the Olympic Games

Research sheds light on the history of food at the Olympic Games

by Roser Reyner, Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC)Credit: CC0 Public DomainAlmost 130 years have gone by since the first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens in 1896. During this time, sports

Research sheds light on the history of food at the Olympic Games

by Roser Reyner, Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC)Credit: CC0 Public DomainAlmost 130 years have gone by since the first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens in 1896. During this time, sports
Why don't more patients receive quality standard of care for hip fractures?

Why don't more patients receive quality standard of care for hip fractures?

by Marlene Leung,St. Michael's HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHip fractures are a common and painful occurrence in Canada, with data showing roughly 30,000 patients present with hi

Why don't more patients receive quality standard of care for hip fractures?

by Marlene Leung,St. Michael's HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHip fractures are a common and painful occurrence in Canada, with data showing roughly 30,000 patients present with hi
A step closer to streamlining the custom fit of bionic limbs for amputees

A step closer to streamlining the custom fit of bionic limbs for amputees

by Monique Mita,Griffith UniversityCredit: Griffith UniversityGriffith researchers have developed a diagnostic tool to streamline the custom fitting of bionic prosthetic limbs which usually invo

A step closer to streamlining the custom fit of bionic limbs for amputees

by Monique Mita,Griffith UniversityCredit: Griffith UniversityGriffith researchers have developed a diagnostic tool to streamline the custom fitting of bionic prosthetic limbs which usually invo
Researchers use AI to identify a new bone shape measure in knee osteoarthritis

Researchers use AI to identify a new bone shape measure in knee osteoarthritis

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainKnee osteoarthritis (OA) is a global health problem. Almost half the adults over the age of 75 have some form of knee OA—one of the

Researchers use AI to identify a new bone shape measure in knee osteoarthritis

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainKnee osteoarthritis (OA) is a global health problem. Almost half the adults over the age of 75 have some form of knee OA—one of the
Metal Allergy to Surgical Plates, Screws, and Implants

Metal Allergy to Surgical Plates, Screws, and Implants

Metal Allergy to Surgical Plates, Screws, and ImplantsByJonathan Cluett, MDUpdated on March 20, 2023Medically reviewed byCara Beth Lee, MDHaving a metal allergy or sensitivity

Metal Allergy to Surgical Plates, Screws, and Implants

Metal Allergy to Surgical Plates, Screws, and ImplantsByJonathan Cluett, MDUpdated on March 20, 2023Medically reviewed byCara Beth Lee, MDHaving a metal allergy or sensitivity
What Is Scoliosis?

What Is Scoliosis?

What Is Scoliosis?An abnormal curvature of the spineByJonathan Cluett, MDUpdated on March 08, 2023Medically reviewed byDavid Kesselman, DCScoliosisis an abnormal C-shaped

What Is Scoliosis?

What Is Scoliosis?An abnormal curvature of the spineByJonathan Cluett, MDUpdated on March 08, 2023Medically reviewed byDavid Kesselman, DCScoliosisis an abnormal C-shaped
Complement modulators for osteoarthritis

Complement modulators for osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis (OA), also known as degenerative joint disease, is mainly characterized by abnormal proliferation of cartilage at the joint margins and cartilage detachment. Clinical manifestations include chronic joint pain, swelling, and friction sounds

Complement modulators for osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis (OA), also known as degenerative joint disease, is mainly characterized by abnormal proliferation of cartilage at the joint margins and cartilage detachment. Clinical manifestations include chronic joint pain, swelling, and friction sounds
Grade difficulty of skatepark features like ski runs to curb fall risk, say researchers

Grade difficulty of skatepark features like ski runs to curb fall risk, say researchers

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTo curb the risk of falls, it may be worth grading skateboard parks like ski runs according to the popularity of the metal and concrete

Grade difficulty of skatepark features like ski runs to curb fall risk, say researchers

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTo curb the risk of falls, it may be worth grading skateboard parks like ski runs according to the popularity of the metal and concrete
Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Spine: Symptoms and Treatments

Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Spine: Symptoms and Treatments

Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Spine: Symptoms and TreatmentsByCarol EusticeUpdated on January 15, 2024Medically reviewed byAnita C. Chandrasekaran, MDWhenrheumatoid arthrit

Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Spine: Symptoms and Treatments

Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Spine: Symptoms and TreatmentsByCarol EusticeUpdated on January 15, 2024Medically reviewed byAnita C. Chandrasekaran, MDWhenrheumatoid arthrit
Researchers develop stem cell adhesive for arthritis treatment using mussel adhesion protein

Researchers develop stem cell adhesive for arthritis treatment using mussel adhesion protein

Researchers develop stem cell adhesive for arthritis treatment using mussel adhesion proteinbyPohang University of Science and TechnologyResearch Image. Credit: POSTECHCartilage is the tissue th

Researchers develop stem cell adhesive for arthritis treatment using mussel adhesion protein

Researchers develop stem cell adhesive for arthritis treatment using mussel adhesion proteinbyPohang University of Science and TechnologyResearch Image. Credit: POSTECHCartilage is the tissue th