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An Overview of Spinal Lesions

An Overview of Spinal Lesions

An Overview of Spinal LesionsByAnne Asher, CPTUpdated on April 19, 2024Medically reviewed byOluseun Olufade, MDA spinal lesion describes any area of abnormal tissue on the spin

An Overview of Spinal Lesions

An Overview of Spinal LesionsByAnne Asher, CPTUpdated on April 19, 2024Medically reviewed byOluseun Olufade, MDA spinal lesion describes any area of abnormal tissue on the spin
Smartphone videos of the sit-to-stand test predict osteoarthritis and health outcomes in a nationwide study

Smartphone videos of the sit-to-stand test predict osteoarthritis and health outcomes in a nationwide study

by National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and BioengineeringAn overview of our web application to collect and analyze movement data. Credit:npj Digital Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s4174

Smartphone videos of the sit-to-stand test predict osteoarthritis and health outcomes in a nationwide study

by National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and BioengineeringAn overview of our web application to collect and analyze movement data. Credit:npj Digital Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s4174
New model predicts how shoe properties affect a runner's performance

New model predicts how shoe properties affect a runner's performance

by Jennifer Chu,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyResearchers measure the stiffness of midsole designs using an Instron machine to mimic footsteps. Credit: Melanie Gonick, MITA good shoe can

New model predicts how shoe properties affect a runner's performance

by Jennifer Chu,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyResearchers measure the stiffness of midsole designs using an Instron machine to mimic footsteps. Credit: Melanie Gonick, MITA good shoe can
Schoolboy rugby players have more injuries the older they get

Schoolboy rugby players have more injuries the older they get

by BMJ Open Sport & Exercise MedicineCredit: Rhys Park via Wikimedia CommonsThe number of injuries sustained while playing rugby, and match and training days lost as a result, is higher among play

Schoolboy rugby players have more injuries the older they get

by BMJ Open Sport & Exercise MedicineCredit: Rhys Park via Wikimedia CommonsThe number of injuries sustained while playing rugby, and match and training days lost as a result, is higher among play
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
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
Exercise may make life better for those with arthritis

Exercise may make life better for those with arthritis

Meeting national physical activity guidelines could add up to 20 days of good health in one year.(HealthDay)—Regular exercise boosts quality of life and reduces health care costs for people with arthr

Exercise may make life better for those with arthritis

Meeting national physical activity guidelines could add up to 20 days of good health in one year.(HealthDay)—Regular exercise boosts quality of life and reduces health care costs for people with arthr
Knee pain: Here's why it happens and how you can help it

Knee pain: Here's why it happens and how you can help it

by Philip Conaghan, Anna Anderson and Hemant Govind Pandit,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageKnee pain is a common problem. Global estimates suggest more thanone in five people ove

Knee pain: Here's why it happens and how you can help it

by Philip Conaghan, Anna Anderson and Hemant Govind Pandit,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageKnee pain is a common problem. Global estimates suggest more thanone in five people ove
3-D bioprinting constructs for cartilage regeneration

3-D bioprinting constructs for cartilage regeneration

by Thamarasee Jeewandara , Medical XpressSchematic presentation of the study design and scaffold construction. (A) Schematic Illustration of the study design with 3D bioprinted dual-factor releasing a

3-D bioprinting constructs for cartilage regeneration

by Thamarasee Jeewandara , Medical XpressSchematic presentation of the study design and scaffold construction. (A) Schematic Illustration of the study design with 3D bioprinted dual-factor releasing a
New RA guideline emphasizes maximizing methotrexate and biologics, minimizing steroids

New RA guideline emphasizes maximizing methotrexate and biologics, minimizing steroids

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe American College of Rheumatology (ACR) will preview its 2020 Guideline for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) at ACR Conve

New RA guideline emphasizes maximizing methotrexate and biologics, minimizing steroids

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe American College of Rheumatology (ACR) will preview its 2020 Guideline for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) at ACR Conve
Can Osteoporosis Be Cured or Reversed?

Can Osteoporosis Be Cured or Reversed?

Can Osteoporosis Be Cured or Reversed?ByAngelica BottaroPublished on January 09, 2023Medically reviewed byStella Bard, MDThe breakdown and regrowth of bone is a constant proces

Can Osteoporosis Be Cured or Reversed?

Can Osteoporosis Be Cured or Reversed?ByAngelica BottaroPublished on January 09, 2023Medically reviewed byStella Bard, MDThe breakdown and regrowth of bone is a constant proces