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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
Are ChatGPT exercise recommendations just what the doctor ordered?

Are ChatGPT exercise recommendations just what the doctor ordered?

by Anna Zarra Aldrich,University of ConnecticutCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSince its debut in late 2022, people have experimented with using the AI (artificial intelligence) chat bot ChatG

Are ChatGPT exercise recommendations just what the doctor ordered?

by Anna Zarra Aldrich,University of ConnecticutCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSince its debut in late 2022, people have experimented with using the AI (artificial intelligence) chat bot ChatG
Scores developed for risk stratification in inflammatory arthritis

Scores developed for risk stratification in inflammatory arthritis

by Elana GotkineA simple and a comprehensive score has been developed for persons at risk for inflammatory arthritis, according to a study published online Aug. 1 in theAnnals of Internal Medici

Scores developed for risk stratification in inflammatory arthritis

by Elana GotkineA simple and a comprehensive score has been developed for persons at risk for inflammatory arthritis, according to a study published online Aug. 1 in theAnnals of Internal Medici
Exercise, physical therapy may help ease pain of arthritis

Exercise, physical therapy may help ease pain of arthritis

Study showed greater improvements in pain, stiffness and function when added to routine care.(HealthDay)—Regular exercise and physical therapy may benefit people with hip and knee arthritis, new resea

Exercise, physical therapy may help ease pain of arthritis

Study showed greater improvements in pain, stiffness and function when added to routine care.(HealthDay)—Regular exercise and physical therapy may benefit people with hip and knee arthritis, new resea
Reasons for Revision Spine Surgery

Reasons for Revision Spine Surgery

Reasons for Revision Spine SurgeryByAnne Asher, CPTUpdated on September 30, 2021Medically reviewed byStuart Hershman, MDRevision spine surgery may be deemed necessary forr a nu

Reasons for Revision Spine Surgery

Reasons for Revision Spine SurgeryByAnne Asher, CPTUpdated on September 30, 2021Medically reviewed byStuart Hershman, MDRevision spine surgery may be deemed necessary forr a nu
Death rate after hip, knee replacements has dropped sharply, study finds

Death rate after hip, knee replacements has dropped sharply, study finds

by Amy Norton, Healthday ReporterExperts credit advances in post-surgical care for lower risk.(HealthDay)—The risk of death from hip- or knee-replacement surgery has dropped substantially in recent ye

Death rate after hip, knee replacements has dropped sharply, study finds

by Amy Norton, Healthday ReporterExperts credit advances in post-surgical care for lower risk.(HealthDay)—The risk of death from hip- or knee-replacement surgery has dropped substantially in recent ye
Diagnosing osteoarthritis before it appears

Diagnosing osteoarthritis before it appears

by Canadian Light SourceArash Panahifar, a post-doctoral fellow at the University of Saskatchewan, Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, has helped develop unique imaging techniques to identify

Diagnosing osteoarthritis before it appears

by Canadian Light SourceArash Panahifar, a post-doctoral fellow at the University of Saskatchewan, Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, has helped develop unique imaging techniques to identify
Inhibition of oxidative phosphorylation points to new potential treatment for an intractable genetic disease

Inhibition of oxidative phosphorylation points to new potential treatment for an intractable genetic disease

byKyoto UniversityInhibition of injury-induced chondrogenesis and heterotopic ossification by IACS. A, Gene set for chondrogenic differentiation. B, Chondrogenic differentiation 7 days after pin

Inhibition of oxidative phosphorylation points to new potential treatment for an intractable genetic disease

byKyoto UniversityInhibition of injury-induced chondrogenesis and heterotopic ossification by IACS. A, Gene set for chondrogenic differentiation. B, Chondrogenic differentiation 7 days after pin
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
The Exoneration of Erriyon Knighton: A Case Study in Anti-Doping Controversies

The Exoneration of Erriyon Knighton: A Case Study in Anti-Doping Controversies

Knighton's absence from the competitive circuit this spring sparked widespread speculation, which was finally put to rest with the revelation of a positive test for the banned anabolic steroid trenbolone.

The Exoneration of Erriyon Knighton: A Case Study in Anti-Doping Controversies

Knighton's absence from the competitive circuit this spring sparked widespread speculation, which was finally put to rest with the revelation of a positive test for the banned anabolic steroid trenbolone.
Using neural networks to recognize arthritis in an MRI scan

Using neural networks to recognize arthritis in an MRI scan

by Blandina Mangelkramer,Friedrich–Alexander University Erlangen–NurnbergCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainArthritis is a widespread condition affecting hundreds of thousands of people that leads

Using neural networks to recognize arthritis in an MRI scan

by Blandina Mangelkramer,Friedrich–Alexander University Erlangen–NurnbergCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainArthritis is a widespread condition affecting hundreds of thousands of people that leads
Muscle health may be informed by activity level rather than aging process

Muscle health may be informed by activity level rather than aging process

byKing's College LondonRepresentative images of myonuclear organization in younger and older untrained and endurance-trained individuals. Representative images of vastus lateralis muscle fib

Muscle health may be informed by activity level rather than aging process

byKing's College LondonRepresentative images of myonuclear organization in younger and older untrained and endurance-trained individuals. Representative images of vastus lateralis muscle fib