4 September 2012

PRP an effective treatment for cartilage tears

When it comes to treating cartilage tears in athletes, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy is a safe and effective method...

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4 September 2012

ASBMR task force urges use of fracture liaison services to reduce costly osteoporosis bone breaks

An international expert task force is calling on health care providers to aggressively identify and provide care for the millions...

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4 September 2012

Newer hip reconstruction technique provides good outcomes for athletes

A common, painful hip condition in elite athletes may be able to be repaired with an improved surgical technique, according...

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4 September 2012

Taking tissue regeneration beyond the state-of-the-art

The University of Nottingham has begun the search for a new class of injectable materials that will stimulate stem cells...

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4 September 2012

Non-surgical treatment of shoulder injury may increase chances of return to play

Surgically repairing a painful shoulder injury in sports players known as a SLAP tear (superior labral) varies widely and often...

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4 September 2012

Bariatric surgery does not increase risk of broken bones

An international study, led by researchers at the Medical Research Council Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit (MRC LEU) at the University of...

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2 August 2012

How does exercise affect nerve pain?

Exercise helps to alleviate pain related to nerve damage (neuropathic pain) by reducing levels of certain inflammation-promoting factors, suggests an...

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2 August 2012

NICE opens consultation on draft guidance for depth of anaesthesia monitors

Draft guidance from NICE’s Diagnostics Assessment Programme issued for consultation recommends the use of the Bispectral Index (BIS) depth of...

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