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Orthopedics & Sports medicine
Focuses on bone and sports injuries.
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Skeletal muscle regeneration discovery paves the way for targeted therapies for muscle disorders

Skeletal muscle regeneration discovery paves the way for targeted therapies for muscle disorders

by Laurie Fickman,University of HoustonLoss of IRE1α in satellite cells inhibits the formation of regenerating myofibers. Credit:EMBO Reports(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s44319-024-00197-4Re

Skeletal muscle regeneration discovery paves the way for targeted therapies for muscle disorders

by Laurie Fickman,University of HoustonLoss of IRE1α in satellite cells inhibits the formation of regenerating myofibers. Credit:EMBO Reports(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s44319-024-00197-4Re
Total knee replacement cost effective for patients with osteoarthritis and extreme obesity

Total knee replacement cost effective for patients with osteoarthritis and extreme obesity

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainTotal knee replacement (TKR) surgery is cost-effective in patients with severe obesity (BMI of 40Kg/m2or greater) and end-stage ost

Total knee replacement cost effective for patients with osteoarthritis and extreme obesity

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainTotal knee replacement (TKR) surgery is cost-effective in patients with severe obesity (BMI of 40Kg/m2or greater) and end-stage ost
Too many athletes develop reproductive problems, says researcher

Too many athletes develop reproductive problems, says researcher

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMany athletes compete at the peril of their reproductive health. "This applies to both men and women. Competitive training ca

Too many athletes develop reproductive problems, says researcher

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMany athletes compete at the peril of their reproductive health. "This applies to both men and women. Competitive training ca
Multidisciplinary approach cuts symptoms of fibromyalgia

Multidisciplinary approach cuts symptoms of fibromyalgia

Multidisciplinary treatment adapted for women with low educational levels is superior to conventional pharmacotherapy in reducing key symptoms of fibromyalgia, including sleep disturbances, catastroph

Multidisciplinary approach cuts symptoms of fibromyalgia

Multidisciplinary treatment adapted for women with low educational levels is superior to conventional pharmacotherapy in reducing key symptoms of fibromyalgia, including sleep disturbances, catastroph
Study shows AFL players' hip issues begin in early career

Study shows AFL players' hip issues begin in early career

by Elaine Cooney,La Trobe UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from La Trobe University studied 58 pain-free male Australian Football League (AFL) draftees, finding that nearl

Study shows AFL players' hip issues begin in early career

by Elaine Cooney,La Trobe UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from La Trobe University studied 58 pain-free male Australian Football League (AFL) draftees, finding that nearl
Battery-powered headgear could short-circuit joint pain

Battery-powered headgear could short-circuit joint pain

by Rob Cahill,University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonKnee pain sufferer Deborah Brown is helping UTHealth's Hyochol 'Brian' Ahn, PhD, ANP-BC, and his colleague Lindsey P

Battery-powered headgear could short-circuit joint pain

by Rob Cahill,University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonKnee pain sufferer Deborah Brown is helping UTHealth's Hyochol 'Brian' Ahn, PhD, ANP-BC, and his colleague Lindsey P
Reducing corticosteroid use in rheumatoid arthritis

Reducing corticosteroid use in rheumatoid arthritis

by Charité - Universitätsmedizin BerlinCredit: CC0 Public DomainIs the long-term use of glucocorticoids essential in people with chronic inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, or can

Reducing corticosteroid use in rheumatoid arthritis

by Charité - Universitätsmedizin BerlinCredit: CC0 Public DomainIs the long-term use of glucocorticoids essential in people with chronic inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, or can
Exercise and Liraglutide: Effects on Weight Loss and Bone Health

Exercise and Liraglutide: Effects on Weight Loss and Bone Health

This article delves into a study that investigates the effects of exercise, liraglutide, and their combination on weight loss and bone mineral density (BMD) in individuals with obesity.

Exercise and Liraglutide: Effects on Weight Loss and Bone Health

This article delves into a study that investigates the effects of exercise, liraglutide, and their combination on weight loss and bone mineral density (BMD) in individuals with obesity.
New 'microcapsules' have potential to repair damage caused by osteoarthritis

New 'microcapsules' have potential to repair damage caused by osteoarthritis

by Queen Mary, University of LondonA picture of a CNP microcapsule. A new 'microcapsule' treatment delivery method developed by researchers at Queen Mary University of London (could reduc

New 'microcapsules' have potential to repair damage caused by osteoarthritis

by Queen Mary, University of LondonA picture of a CNP microcapsule. A new 'microcapsule' treatment delivery method developed by researchers at Queen Mary University of London (could reduc
Call for parents and youth sport coaches to get on the same page

Call for parents and youth sport coaches to get on the same page

byFlinders UniversityCall for parents and youth sport coaches to get on the same page. Credit: Flinders UniversityParents and youth sport coaches need to have positive relationships to foster po

Call for parents and youth sport coaches to get on the same page

byFlinders UniversityCall for parents and youth sport coaches to get on the same page. Credit: Flinders UniversityParents and youth sport coaches need to have positive relationships to foster po
Why don't we stick to home physiotherapy exercises?

Why don't we stick to home physiotherapy exercises?

by Ben-Gurion University of the NegevCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe lack of persistence in home physiotherapy exercises is a well-known problem hindering the effectiveness of treatment. It

Why don't we stick to home physiotherapy exercises?

by Ben-Gurion University of the NegevCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe lack of persistence in home physiotherapy exercises is a well-known problem hindering the effectiveness of treatment. It