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Opto-RANK: A light switch for osteoclasts that could activate bone repair

Opto-RANK: A light switch for osteoclasts that could activate bone repair

byTokyo Medical and Dental UniversityA representative micrograph of osteoclast differentiation and activity in response to irradiation with blue light. Numerous small pits formed on the bone-lik

Opto-RANK: A light switch for osteoclasts that could activate bone repair

byTokyo Medical and Dental UniversityA representative micrograph of osteoclast differentiation and activity in response to irradiation with blue light. Numerous small pits formed on the bone-lik
New mechanism uncovered behind osteoarthritis could inform new treatments

New mechanism uncovered behind osteoarthritis could inform new treatments

by Mass General BrighamAge-related matrix stiffening in articular cartilage initiates pathogenic mechanotransductive signaling, driving chondrocyte dysfunction as well as disrupted cartilage integrity

New mechanism uncovered behind osteoarthritis could inform new treatments

by Mass General BrighamAge-related matrix stiffening in articular cartilage initiates pathogenic mechanotransductive signaling, driving chondrocyte dysfunction as well as disrupted cartilage integrity
Gene variant links trigger finger and carpal tunnel syndrome

Gene variant links trigger finger and carpal tunnel syndrome

by University of OxfordAssociation between trigger finger and carpal tunnel syndrome. Data from UK Biobank. (A) Overlap between trigger finger and carpal tunnel syndrome in UK Biobank, annotated

Gene variant links trigger finger and carpal tunnel syndrome

by University of OxfordAssociation between trigger finger and carpal tunnel syndrome. Data from UK Biobank. (A) Overlap between trigger finger and carpal tunnel syndrome in UK Biobank, annotated
An Overview of Orthopedic Physical Therapy

An Overview of Orthopedic Physical Therapy

An Overview of Orthopedic Physical TherapyByBrett Sears, PTUpdated on June 20, 2022Medically reviewed byMohamad Hassan, PTIf you have an injury or illness that affects your bon

An Overview of Orthopedic Physical Therapy

An Overview of Orthopedic Physical TherapyByBrett Sears, PTUpdated on June 20, 2022Medically reviewed byMohamad Hassan, PTIf you have an injury or illness that affects your bon
Conservative osteoarthritis therapy programme delays need for knee and hip joint replacement surgery

Conservative osteoarthritis therapy programme delays need for knee and hip joint replacement surgery

by European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR)Credit: CC0 Public DomainWith implementation of conservative treatment methods like physiotherapy and individually tailored, adjusted exercises, quality of

Conservative osteoarthritis therapy programme delays need for knee and hip joint replacement surgery

by European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR)Credit: CC0 Public DomainWith implementation of conservative treatment methods like physiotherapy and individually tailored, adjusted exercises, quality of
Stroke therapy shoe empowers patients' recovery

Stroke therapy shoe empowers patients' recovery

by Tina Meketa,,University of South FloridaCredit: Kyle Reed and Moterum Technologies Inc.In a rural village near Guadalajara, Mexico, Maria Magdalena Valencia Juares, known as Elena, has to cli

Stroke therapy shoe empowers patients' recovery

by Tina Meketa,,University of South FloridaCredit: Kyle Reed and Moterum Technologies Inc.In a rural village near Guadalajara, Mexico, Maria Magdalena Valencia Juares, known as Elena, has to cli
Knees stiff with arthritis? Company studies whether fat injections can improve motion

Knees stiff with arthritis? Company studies whether fat injections can improve motion

by Meg Wingerter, The Denver PostCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA Louisville, Colorado, company is studying whether cells taken from patients' fat could reduce knee pain and improve motion in pe

Knees stiff with arthritis? Company studies whether fat injections can improve motion

by Meg Wingerter, The Denver PostCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA Louisville, Colorado, company is studying whether cells taken from patients' fat could reduce knee pain and improve motion in pe
New clues to origins of lower back pain

New clues to origins of lower back pain

by Dennis ThompsonSome people might be prone to low back pain because of specific cells contained in their spinal disks, a new study suggests.The research could explain why only certain people develop

New clues to origins of lower back pain

by Dennis ThompsonSome people might be prone to low back pain because of specific cells contained in their spinal disks, a new study suggests.The research could explain why only certain people develop
Aerobic exercise could help fight liver diseases, animal study suggests

Aerobic exercise could help fight liver diseases, animal study suggests

byUniversity of BarcelonaCredit:Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAccording to a study conducted on animal models andpublishedin the journalMetabolism, aerobic exercise could help

Aerobic exercise could help fight liver diseases, animal study suggests

byUniversity of BarcelonaCredit:Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAccording to a study conducted on animal models andpublishedin the journalMetabolism, aerobic exercise could help
Updated guideline introduces new recommendations for use of medications around total hip and knee replacement

Updated guideline introduces new recommendations for use of medications around total hip and knee replacement

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe American College of Rheumatology (ACR) and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) released a summary of their up

Updated guideline introduces new recommendations for use of medications around total hip and knee replacement

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe American College of Rheumatology (ACR) and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) released a summary of their up
Scientists recently studied the body of one of the world's strongest men. This is what they found

Scientists recently studied the body of one of the world's strongest men. This is what they found

by Justin Keogh and Tom Balshaw,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe development of "superhuman" strength and power has long been admired in many cultures across the wo

Scientists recently studied the body of one of the world's strongest men. This is what they found

by Justin Keogh and Tom Balshaw,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe development of "superhuman" strength and power has long been admired in many cultures across the wo