‘Silent’ strokes common after surgery, linked to cognitive decline
Canadian researchers have discovered that covert - or 'silent' - strokes are common in seniors after they have elective, non-cardiac...
Read MoreVirtual reality app eases children’s anxiety before surgery
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals has launched a virtual tour to give young patients an interactive experience of wards before...
Read MoreHigh postural sway doubles older women’s fracture risk
Postural sway is an independent risk factor for bone fractures in postmenopausal women, according to a new study from the...
Read MoreWomen exposed to triclosan more likely to break a bone
Women exposed to triclosan are more likely to develop osteoporosis, according to a study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of...
Read MoreRecreating embryonic conditions at break sites can help bones heal faster
Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago and the University of Pennsylvania have developed a unique technique that uses...
Read MoreHelping the body’s ability to grow bone
For the first time, scientists have been able to study how well synthetic bone grafts stand up to the rigours...
Read MoreYoung athletes may need one-year break from sport after knee surgery
After surgical reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament, young athletes are now recommended to undergo at least a year’s rehab...
Read MorePatients under the age of 25 who require ACL reconstruction may benefit from an additional procedure
An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear can be devastating to a young athlete. While the ACL can be reconstructed through surgery, there...
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