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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
Extra pounds could bring more painful joints

Extra pounds could bring more painful joints

(HealthDay)—Carrying excess pounds can be painful, literally. A new study finds that being overweight or obese ups the risk of pain in people with musculoskeletal disorders."Pain, osteoarthritis

Extra pounds could bring more painful joints

(HealthDay)—Carrying excess pounds can be painful, literally. A new study finds that being overweight or obese ups the risk of pain in people with musculoskeletal disorders."Pain, osteoarthritis
Lipofilling procedure improves pain and function in finger osteoarthritis

Lipofilling procedure improves pain and function in finger osteoarthritis

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor patients with painful finger osteoarthritis, a nonsurgical procedure called lipofilling—in which fat obtained from another part of th

Lipofilling procedure improves pain and function in finger osteoarthritis

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor patients with painful finger osteoarthritis, a nonsurgical procedure called lipofilling—in which fat obtained from another part of th
A prosthesis driven by the nervous system helps people with amputation walk naturally

A prosthesis driven by the nervous system helps people with amputation walk naturally

by Anne Trafton,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyNeuroprosthesis. Credit:Nature Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41591-024-02994-9State-of-the-art prosthetic limbs can help people w

A prosthesis driven by the nervous system helps people with amputation walk naturally

by Anne Trafton,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyNeuroprosthesis. Credit:Nature Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41591-024-02994-9State-of-the-art prosthetic limbs can help people w
Are running shoes getting too good? Why 'technological doping' is a growing concern for professional sports

Are running shoes getting too good? Why 'technological doping' is a growing concern for professional sports

by Shayne Vial,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEvery four years, the best athletes from around the globe converge to battle it out for top honors at the Olympic Games. Athletes

Are running shoes getting too good? Why 'technological doping' is a growing concern for professional sports

by Shayne Vial,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEvery four years, the best athletes from around the globe converge to battle it out for top honors at the Olympic Games. Athletes
During lockdown, go online for advice on treating bone, joint issues

During lockdown, go online for advice on treating bone, joint issues

Need counseling about the care of bone or joint issues?During the coronaviruspandemic, it may be available on the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons' (AAOS) website. Its OrthoInfo.org

During lockdown, go online for advice on treating bone, joint issues

Need counseling about the care of bone or joint issues?During the coronaviruspandemic, it may be available on the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons' (AAOS) website. Its OrthoInfo.org
Doctor offers tips on how to jump-start your workout

Doctor offers tips on how to jump-start your workout

by Sonya Goins, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe Summer Olympics have started, which might inspire you to be more physically active. But jump-starting your workout routine

Doctor offers tips on how to jump-start your workout

by Sonya Goins, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe Summer Olympics have started, which might inspire you to be more physically active. But jump-starting your workout routine
Herniated Disc Surgery: Overview

Herniated Disc Surgery: Overview

Herniated Disc Surgery: OverviewByBrett Sears, PTUpdated on June 20, 2023Medically reviewed byStuart Hershman, MDFact checked byHeather MercerHerniated discsu

Herniated Disc Surgery: Overview

Herniated Disc Surgery: OverviewByBrett Sears, PTUpdated on June 20, 2023Medically reviewed byStuart Hershman, MDFact checked byHeather MercerHerniated discsu
Elite sports linked with osteoarthritis risk

Elite sports linked with osteoarthritis risk

by University of EdinburghOA prevalence (with 95%CI) by body joint/region for Olympians and general population controls. OA, osteoarthritis. Credit:British Journal of Sports Medicine(

Elite sports linked with osteoarthritis risk

by University of EdinburghOA prevalence (with 95%CI) by body joint/region for Olympians and general population controls. OA, osteoarthritis. Credit:British Journal of Sports Medicine(
Cranberries provide runners with an all-natural boost, according to new research

Cranberries provide runners with an all-natural boost, according to new research

byConcordia UniversityPost-exercise lactate response following the 1500-m and 400-m time trials. * p < 0.05. Credit:Physical Activity and Nutrition(2024). DOI: 10.20463/pan.2023.0

Cranberries provide runners with an all-natural boost, according to new research

byConcordia UniversityPost-exercise lactate response following the 1500-m and 400-m time trials. * p < 0.05. Credit:Physical Activity and Nutrition(2024). DOI: 10.20463/pan.2023.0