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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
Gout linked to increased hip fracture risk in women

Gout linked to increased hip fracture risk in women

(HealthDay)—For women, a history of gout is associated with increased risk of hip fracture, according to a study published online Jan. 28 inArthritis & Rheumatology.Julie M. Paik, M.D., M.P.

Gout linked to increased hip fracture risk in women

(HealthDay)—For women, a history of gout is associated with increased risk of hip fracture, according to a study published online Jan. 28 inArthritis & Rheumatology.Julie M. Paik, M.D., M.P.
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
Novel gene discovery paves the way for treating central nervous system injuries

Novel gene discovery paves the way for treating central nervous system injuries

byHong Kong University of Science and TechnologyLipin1 KD facilitates robust CST axon regeneration after complete spinal cord injury. Credit: HKUSTA collaborative study in neuroscience, spearhea

Novel gene discovery paves the way for treating central nervous system injuries

byHong Kong University of Science and TechnologyLipin1 KD facilitates robust CST axon regeneration after complete spinal cord injury. Credit: HKUSTA collaborative study in neuroscience, spearhea
Low dose colchicine associated with lower incidence of total knee and hip replacements

Low dose colchicine associated with lower incidence of total knee and hip replacements

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn exploratory analysis of the LoDoCo2 (Low-Dose Colchicine 2) randomized, controlled, double-blind trial found that daily therap

Low dose colchicine associated with lower incidence of total knee and hip replacements

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn exploratory analysis of the LoDoCo2 (Low-Dose Colchicine 2) randomized, controlled, double-blind trial found that daily therap
Alkaptonuria: New hope for treatment of rare genetic disease

Alkaptonuria: New hope for treatment of rare genetic disease

by University of Liverpool(Medical Xpress)—Scientists at the University of Liverpool have found that a drug treatment administered at the earliest signs of a rare genetic disease could prevent th

Alkaptonuria: New hope for treatment of rare genetic disease

by University of Liverpool(Medical Xpress)—Scientists at the University of Liverpool have found that a drug treatment administered at the earliest signs of a rare genetic disease could prevent th
Shoulder replacements benefit most patients for more than ten years, study shows

Shoulder replacements benefit most patients for more than ten years, study shows

by University of ExeterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMore than 90 percent of shoulder replacement implants last more than ten years, according to the largest study of its kind.The study led by

Shoulder replacements benefit most patients for more than ten years, study shows

by University of ExeterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMore than 90 percent of shoulder replacement implants last more than ten years, according to the largest study of its kind.The study led by
New gene linked to osteoporosis identified

New gene linked to osteoporosis identified

New gene linked to osteoporosis identifiedbyOsaka UniversityMolecular mechanism of senescence induced by osteoblast MEN1 deficiency SASP: senescence-associated secretory phenotype. Credit:

New gene linked to osteoporosis identified

New gene linked to osteoporosis identifiedbyOsaka UniversityMolecular mechanism of senescence induced by osteoblast MEN1 deficiency SASP: senescence-associated secretory phenotype. Credit:
Autologous chondrocyte implantation in the knee: M-ACI has comparable benefit to therapy alternative

Autologous chondrocyte implantation in the knee: M-ACI has comparable benefit to therapy alternative

by Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health CareCredit: CC0 Public DomainAutologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) has been used in adults with deep cartilage defects for over 30 years and

Autologous chondrocyte implantation in the knee: M-ACI has comparable benefit to therapy alternative

by Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health CareCredit: CC0 Public DomainAutologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) has been used in adults with deep cartilage defects for over 30 years and
Acupuncture may relieve pain-specific disability in degenerative lumbar stenosis

Acupuncture may relieve pain-specific disability in degenerative lumbar stenosis

by Elana GotkineFor patients with degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis (DLSS) and predominantly neurogenic claudication pain symptoms, acupuncture may relieve pain-specific disability, according to a s

Acupuncture may relieve pain-specific disability in degenerative lumbar stenosis

by Elana GotkineFor patients with degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis (DLSS) and predominantly neurogenic claudication pain symptoms, acupuncture may relieve pain-specific disability, according to a s
People with physical and mobility disabilities need to work out, but there are a lot of obstacles in their way

People with physical and mobility disabilities need to work out, but there are a lot of obstacles in their way

by Alexandra Jamieson,The ConversationThe Movin’ Mavs, the University of Texas at Arlington’s championship-winning wheelchair basketball team, says their gym needs more adaptive exercise equipme

People with physical and mobility disabilities need to work out, but there are a lot of obstacles in their way

by Alexandra Jamieson,The ConversationThe Movin’ Mavs, the University of Texas at Arlington’s championship-winning wheelchair basketball team, says their gym needs more adaptive exercise equipme