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Gene that protects against osteoarthritis identified

Gene that protects against osteoarthritis identified

by Jim Dryden,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisCredit: CC0 Public DomainOsteoarthritis is one of the most common problems associated with aging, and although there are therap

Gene that protects against osteoarthritis identified

by Jim Dryden,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisCredit: CC0 Public DomainOsteoarthritis is one of the most common problems associated with aging, and although there are therap
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
Genetic discovery could lead to early detection, treatment for osteoarthritis

Genetic discovery could lead to early detection, treatment for osteoarthritis

by Doug M. Dollemore,University of Utah Health SciencesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA newly detected flaw in a genetic signaling pathway that leads to a hyper-active inflammatory response co

Genetic discovery could lead to early detection, treatment for osteoarthritis

by Doug M. Dollemore,University of Utah Health SciencesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA newly detected flaw in a genetic signaling pathway that leads to a hyper-active inflammatory response co
Researchers design low-cost wearable biosensor to enhance athletic performance, physical health

Researchers design low-cost wearable biosensor to enhance athletic performance, physical health

by Russ Nelson,University of Alabama in HuntsvilleDr. Moonhyung Jang, left, operates a TENG generator to light an LED display as Dr. Gang Wang looks on in the Adaptive Structures Laboratory. Cre

Researchers design low-cost wearable biosensor to enhance athletic performance, physical health

by Russ Nelson,University of Alabama in HuntsvilleDr. Moonhyung Jang, left, operates a TENG generator to light an LED display as Dr. Gang Wang looks on in the Adaptive Structures Laboratory. Cre
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
Too much treadmill? This could help your shin splints

Too much treadmill? This could help your shin splints

byUniversity of VirginiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGood news for all the treadmill runners who suffer from stubborn and painful shin splints: A little outdoor gait training may help, new r

Too much treadmill? This could help your shin splints

byUniversity of VirginiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGood news for all the treadmill runners who suffer from stubborn and painful shin splints: A little outdoor gait training may help, new r
US Preventive Services Task Force recommends against vitamin D supplementation for fracture, fall prevention

US Preventive Services Task Force recommends against vitamin D supplementation for fracture, fall prevention

by Elana GotkineThe U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends against vitamin D supplementation, with or without calcium, for preventing fractures and falls in older adults. These recomm

US Preventive Services Task Force recommends against vitamin D supplementation for fracture, fall prevention

by Elana GotkineThe U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends against vitamin D supplementation, with or without calcium, for preventing fractures and falls in older adults. These recomm
A distinct 'repair' role of regulatory T cells in fracture healing

A distinct 'repair' role of regulatory T cells in fracture healing

by Higher Education PressCredit: Tingting Wu, Lulu Wang, Chen Jian, Zhenhe Zhang, Ruiyin Zeng, Bobin Mi, Guohui Liu, Yu Zhang, Chen ShiA study inFrontiers of Medicineuncovers a unique repa

A distinct 'repair' role of regulatory T cells in fracture healing

by Higher Education PressCredit: Tingting Wu, Lulu Wang, Chen Jian, Zhenhe Zhang, Ruiyin Zeng, Bobin Mi, Guohui Liu, Yu Zhang, Chen ShiA study inFrontiers of Medicineuncovers a unique repa
I've been sick. When can I start exercising again?

I've been sick. When can I start exercising again?

by Ken Nosaka,The ConversationCredit: Ketut Subiyanto from PexelsYou've had a cold or the flu and your symptoms have begun to subside. Your nose has stopped dripping, your cough is clearing

I've been sick. When can I start exercising again?

by Ken Nosaka,The ConversationCredit: Ketut Subiyanto from PexelsYou've had a cold or the flu and your symptoms have begun to subside. Your nose has stopped dripping, your cough is clearing
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
New technology holistically images deep living tissue for the first time

New technology holistically images deep living tissue for the first time

byKing's College LondonRSPT imaging of tissue-engineered constructs and native cartilage tissues. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-51616-yA new device

New technology holistically images deep living tissue for the first time

byKing's College LondonRSPT imaging of tissue-engineered constructs and native cartilage tissues. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-51616-yA new device
Supporting workers with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases

Supporting workers with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases

by European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR)Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAcross Europe, people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases are less able to work than people in th

Supporting workers with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases

by European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR)Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAcross Europe, people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases are less able to work than people in th