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New strategy for elite swimmers to avoid shoulder injury

New strategy for elite swimmers to avoid shoulder injury

byGriffith UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainAs Australian swimming athletes proved their conviction with terrific success at the Paris 2024 Games, Griffith University researchers have devised

New strategy for elite swimmers to avoid shoulder injury

byGriffith UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainAs Australian swimming athletes proved their conviction with terrific success at the Paris 2024 Games, Griffith University researchers have devised
Can antidepressant medication alleviate pain in patients with osteoarthritis?

Can antidepressant medication alleviate pain in patients with osteoarthritis?

by WileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA clinical trial published inArthritis & Rheumatologyrecently examined whether duloxetine, a medication that is prescribed to treat depres

Can antidepressant medication alleviate pain in patients with osteoarthritis?

by WileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA clinical trial published inArthritis & Rheumatologyrecently examined whether duloxetine, a medication that is prescribed to treat depres
Next-generation regenerative treatment may help prevent tendon re-tears

Next-generation regenerative treatment may help prevent tendon re-tears

byOsaka Metropolitan UniversityLeft: A bone hole, created in the area where the rotator cuff was originally attached, is irradiated with non-thermal atmospheric pressure plasma. Right: The rotat

Next-generation regenerative treatment may help prevent tendon re-tears

byOsaka Metropolitan UniversityLeft: A bone hole, created in the area where the rotator cuff was originally attached, is irradiated with non-thermal atmospheric pressure plasma. Right: The rotat
A quarter of arthritis cases linked to excess weight

A quarter of arthritis cases linked to excess weight

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) study shows that weight loss between early adulthood and midlife lowers art

A quarter of arthritis cases linked to excess weight

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) study shows that weight loss between early adulthood and midlife lowers art
Osteoarthritis linked to higher risk of dying from cardiovascular disease

Osteoarthritis linked to higher risk of dying from cardiovascular disease

by Lund UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Lund University in Sweden have investigated the link between osteoarthritis and mortality in an epidemiological study. It was shown that

Osteoarthritis linked to higher risk of dying from cardiovascular disease

by Lund UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Lund University in Sweden have investigated the link between osteoarthritis and mortality in an epidemiological study. It was shown that
Genicular artery embolization effective, safe for knee osteoarthritis

Genicular artery embolization effective, safe for knee osteoarthritis

by Elana GotkineGenicular artery embolization (GEA) is effective and safe for reducing osteoarthritis (OA) symptoms among patients with knee OA that is refractory to conservative therapy, according to

Genicular artery embolization effective, safe for knee osteoarthritis

by Elana GotkineGenicular artery embolization (GEA) is effective and safe for reducing osteoarthritis (OA) symptoms among patients with knee OA that is refractory to conservative therapy, according to
Muscle tissue changes could be driving sex-based injury risk, say physiologists

Muscle tissue changes could be driving sex-based injury risk, say physiologists

by Laurel Hamers,University of OregonCredit: University of OregonDifferences in the way muscles respond to stress could help explain why certain sports injuries are more common in women compared

Muscle tissue changes could be driving sex-based injury risk, say physiologists

by Laurel Hamers,University of OregonCredit: University of OregonDifferences in the way muscles respond to stress could help explain why certain sports injuries are more common in women compared
Rheumatoid arthritis finding may lead to new inflammation blockers

Rheumatoid arthritis finding may lead to new inflammation blockers

by Sara Tiner,Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMayo Clinic researchers have linked the T cell dysfunction seen in rheumatoid arthritis with a metabolic deficiency, reported in a new&

Rheumatoid arthritis finding may lead to new inflammation blockers

by Sara Tiner,Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMayo Clinic researchers have linked the T cell dysfunction seen in rheumatoid arthritis with a metabolic deficiency, reported in a new&
Pregnancy and Osteoporosis

Pregnancy and Osteoporosis

Pregnancy and OsteoporosisByCarrie Madormo, RN, MPHPublished on February 09, 2023Medically reviewed byKiarra King, MDPregnancy-associatedosteoporosisis a rare condi

Pregnancy and Osteoporosis

Pregnancy and OsteoporosisByCarrie Madormo, RN, MPHPublished on February 09, 2023Medically reviewed byKiarra King, MDPregnancy-associatedosteoporosisis a rare condi
Tanezumab improves scores for pain, function in osteoarthritis

Tanezumab improves scores for pain, function in osteoarthritis

(HealthDay)—For patients with osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee or hip, tanezumab is associated with significant improvements in pain and physical function versus placebo, according to a study published

Tanezumab improves scores for pain, function in osteoarthritis

(HealthDay)—For patients with osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee or hip, tanezumab is associated with significant improvements in pain and physical function versus placebo, according to a study published
Hospital-based exercise program improves quality of life for adults with arthritis

Hospital-based exercise program improves quality of life for adults with arthritis

by Hospital for Special SurgeryA study at Hospital for Special Surgery found supervised exercise classes benefit people with muscle and joint conditions. Credit: Hospital for Special SurgeryIt ma

Hospital-based exercise program improves quality of life for adults with arthritis

by Hospital for Special SurgeryA study at Hospital for Special Surgery found supervised exercise classes benefit people with muscle and joint conditions. Credit: Hospital for Special SurgeryIt ma