New approach to treating osteoarthritis advances
Injections of a natural 'energy' molecule prompted regrowth of almost half of the cartilage lost with osteoarthritis and aging in...
Read MoreFMI revises orthopaedic braces and support market outlook
A latest revised market intelligence report from Future Market Insights (FMI) on global orthopaedic braces market projects growth to 6.1...
Read MoreSimple test helps to predict and prevent falls
The "enhanced paper grip test" validated by researchers from the Centre for Biomechanics and Rehabilitation Technologies (CBRT) at Staffordshire University...
Read MoreIbuprofen does not hinder bone fracture healing in children
Doctors have traditionally avoided prescribing nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen to patients with fractures. This belief is based...
Read MoreBetter hip replacements when surgeon operates often
The higher the proportion of primary hip replacement operations a surgeon performs annually, the better the results are, a recent...
Read MoreWhole body scans for trauma patients saves time spent in emergency departments
Ever sat in an ambulance or crowded emergency room with a loved one who has sustained serious injuries, waiting for...
Read MoreCertain factors during infancy may affect bone health in adulthood
In a recent study of bone health, breast feeding during infancy was associated with a lower risk of lower limb...
Read MoreSmall risk of muscle and bone malformations in newborns for mothers who have taken common thrush treatment
Pregnant women who take the thrush treatment fluconazole orally appear to have a higher risk of giving birth to a...
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