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Classifying balance ability characteristics for different sports based on quantitative indicators

Classifying balance ability characteristics for different sports based on quantitative indicators

byUniversity of TsukubaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at University of Tsukuba have developed amethodfor classifying the balance ability of athletes into two-leg and on

Classifying balance ability characteristics for different sports based on quantitative indicators

byUniversity of TsukubaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at University of Tsukuba have developed amethodfor classifying the balance ability of athletes into two-leg and on
New research shows how long, hard and often you need to stretch to improve your flexibility

New research shows how long, hard and often you need to stretch to improve your flexibility

by Lewis Ingram, Grant R. Tomkinson and Hunter Bennett,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCan you reach down and touch your toes without bending your knees? Can you reach both arms

New research shows how long, hard and often you need to stretch to improve your flexibility

by Lewis Ingram, Grant R. Tomkinson and Hunter Bennett,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCan you reach down and touch your toes without bending your knees? Can you reach both arms
Gender inequities may distort estimates of anterior cruciate ligament injury rates among women, study suggests

Gender inequities may distort estimates of anterior cruciate ligament injury rates among women, study suggests

byHarvard UniversityThe metric most commonly used to calculate disparities between men and women in ACL injury rates is biased, ignoring gendered inequalities in sporting environments and resour

Gender inequities may distort estimates of anterior cruciate ligament injury rates among women, study suggests

byHarvard UniversityThe metric most commonly used to calculate disparities between men and women in ACL injury rates is biased, ignoring gendered inequalities in sporting environments and resour
Genicular artery embolization effective, safe for knee osteoarthritis

Genicular artery embolization effective, safe for knee osteoarthritis

by Elana GotkineGenicular artery embolization (GEA) is effective and safe for reducing osteoarthritis (OA) symptoms among patients with knee OA that is refractory to conservative therapy, according to

Genicular artery embolization effective, safe for knee osteoarthritis

by Elana GotkineGenicular artery embolization (GEA) is effective and safe for reducing osteoarthritis (OA) symptoms among patients with knee OA that is refractory to conservative therapy, according to
Minimally invasive procedure relieves knee arthritis

Minimally invasive procedure relieves knee arthritis

byRadiological Society of North AmericaPeri-interventional DSA of the descending genicular artery (DSA), a diagnostic procedure to view the inner surface of blood vessels, (green arrow) in a pat

Minimally invasive procedure relieves knee arthritis

byRadiological Society of North AmericaPeri-interventional DSA of the descending genicular artery (DSA), a diagnostic procedure to view the inner surface of blood vessels, (green arrow) in a pat
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
Many elite women athletes don't eat enough carbs, which can affect their performance and health

Many elite women athletes don't eat enough carbs, which can affect their performance and health

by Evangeline Mantzioris, Alison M. Hill and Chloe Otte,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainJust as a Formula 1 team wouldn't use shoddy fuel for their cars, elite athletes sho

Many elite women athletes don't eat enough carbs, which can affect their performance and health

by Evangeline Mantzioris, Alison M. Hill and Chloe Otte,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainJust as a Formula 1 team wouldn't use shoddy fuel for their cars, elite athletes sho
New device to rewarm frostbitten hands and feet could prevent amputations

New device to rewarm frostbitten hands and feet could prevent amputations

by Gillian Rutherford,University of AlbertaCredit: University of AlbertaA University of Alberta team has developed a device to provide a more reliable, aseptic and economical treatment for frost

New device to rewarm frostbitten hands and feet could prevent amputations

by Gillian Rutherford,University of AlbertaCredit: University of AlbertaA University of Alberta team has developed a device to provide a more reliable, aseptic and economical treatment for frost
Two in five hospitalizations from injury in Australia are from falls

Two in five hospitalizations from injury in Australia are from falls

by Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFalls, transport, assault and accidental poisoning are among the leading external causes of injury hospitalizations

Two in five hospitalizations from injury in Australia are from falls

by Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFalls, transport, assault and accidental poisoning are among the leading external causes of injury hospitalizations
Colchicine no benefit for painful knee osteoarthritis

Colchicine no benefit for painful knee osteoarthritis

by Lori SolomonColchicine fails to improve knee pain, function, or size of synovial effusions with painful knee osteoarthritis (OA), according to a study presented at the annual meeting of theAm

Colchicine no benefit for painful knee osteoarthritis

by Lori SolomonColchicine fails to improve knee pain, function, or size of synovial effusions with painful knee osteoarthritis (OA), according to a study presented at the annual meeting of theAm
Neuropathic pain drugs linked to higher hip fracture risk in seniors

Neuropathic pain drugs linked to higher hip fracture risk in seniors

by Teju Hari Krishna,Monash UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study by Monash University medicine safety experts found the use of gabapentinoids—medicines widely used to treat neu

Neuropathic pain drugs linked to higher hip fracture risk in seniors

by Teju Hari Krishna,Monash UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study by Monash University medicine safety experts found the use of gabapentinoids—medicines widely used to treat neu
A novel deep learning model for diagnosing knee abnormalities like an experienced radiologist

A novel deep learning model for diagnosing knee abnormalities like an experienced radiologist

byHong Kong University of Science and TechnologyIllustration of class activation map on a patient with MENI, ACL, CART, and EFFU. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41

A novel deep learning model for diagnosing knee abnormalities like an experienced radiologist

byHong Kong University of Science and TechnologyIllustration of class activation map on a patient with MENI, ACL, CART, and EFFU. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41